Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday released an e-booklet titled “20 Reforms in 2020” highlighting the major reforms undertaken by the Defence Ministry.
He termed the E-booklet as an important document on the bright future of the defence sector in the country. “The booklet is a reflection of the resolve of the Government, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to make the defence sector stronger and more efficient,” he said.
The defence minister expressed confidence that the reforms undertaken by the ministry will make India a global powerhouse in the defence sector in the times to come.
The compilation provides a brief overview of defence reforms undertaken in the year 2020 to bring about greater cohesion and modernisation of the Armed Forces through policy changes, innovation and digital transformation.
Reforms also focused on the ‘AatmaNirbhar Bharat’ initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, increased collaboration with the industry to boost defence exports, measures toaccelerate defence acquisitions with greater transparency, digital transformation, strengthening of border infrastructure and increased participation of women in Armed Forces.