North Tech Symposium: Catalyzing India's Defence Self-Reliance

At the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma emphasized the event as a pivotal step in India's quest for self-reliance in defence. The symposium gathered the armed forces, industries, and academia to identify indigenous solutions for critical operational challenges.

At the North Tech Symposium held in the historic city of Prayagraj, Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma laid out a transformative vision for India's defence manufacturing sector, emphasizing it as a crucial step toward self-reliance. The symposium convenes various stakeholders to uncover indigenous solutions to operational challenges.

Describing the event as a landmark initiative, Lt Gen Sharma highlighted the gathering's aim of uniting the key drivers of capability development: users, industry, and academia. He remarked that this was the first instance of two prominent Army commands coming together to share operational experiences on a unified platform.

The symposium, inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, features collaborations with partners like the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers and the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority. Showcasing a plethora of indigenous technologies, the event aims to enhance operational capabilities and fortify India's self-reliant defence ecosystem.