Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Commander, presided over an Interactive Orientation Programme focused on the Ministry of Defence’s Indigenisation Schemes, held in Delhi on July 5, 2024. The event aimed to underscore the significance of these schemes in propelling the Indian Navy towards self-reliance by the year 2047.
During the programme, Vice Admiral Deshmukh highlighted the critical role of these indigenisation initiatives in enhancing the operational capabilities and independence of the Indian Navy. He emphasized the need to increase the adoption of these schemes to accelerate the Navy’s journey towards ‘AatmaNirbharta’ (self-reliance).
A key feature of the event was the release of the ‘Indian Navy Indigenisation Compendium of Procedures’ (INICOP). This guiding document outlines the strategies and procedures integral to the Ministry of Defence’s Indigenisation Schemes, providing a structured framework for their implementation.
The orientation programme not only served to educate and encourage stakeholders about the benefits of indigenisation but also reinforced the Navy’s commitment to integrating and leveraging domestic resources to bolster national defense capabilities.
