India has made significant strides towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence production. However, there is still a considerable distance to cover to achieve self-reliance. Examine.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and development of new technology.

Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and development of new technology.

6. India has made significant strides towards achieving ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence production. However, there is still a considerable distance to cover to achieve self-reliance. Examine. (250 words)

Difficulty level: Tough

Reference: The Print

Why the question: Success of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence can be seen with India’s tanks, cannons, fighter jets, helicopters & missile systems operated by three forces Key Demand of the question: To write about the measures taken by India in becoming self-reliant in defence production and suggest measures of what more can be done. Directive word: Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Start by showing data or facts about India’s defence sector with respect of self-reliance. Body: First, write about India’s spending on defence and how self-reliance is important in this sector. Next, write about measures taken by India – Make in India, Defense procurement from indigenous manufacturers etc. How far they have been successful? Next, write about the issues hovering indigenous defence industry and what measures can be taken to tackle them. Conclusion: Conclude by writing a forward.

Why the question:

Success of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence can be seen with India’s tanks, cannons, fighter jets, helicopters & missile systems operated by three forces

Key Demand of the question:

To write about the measures taken by India in becoming self-reliant in defence production and suggest measures of what more can be done.

Directive word:

Examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we must investigate the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications.

Structure of the answer:

Introduction:

Start by showing data or facts about India’s defence sector with respect of self-reliance.

First, write about India’s spending on defence and how self-reliance is important in this sector.

Next, write about measures taken by India – Make in India, Defense procurement from indigenous manufacturers etc. How far they have been successful?

Next, write about the issues hovering indigenous defence industry and what measures can be taken to tackle them.

Conclusion:

Conclude by writing a forward.