India is the largest arms importer in the world, which means that it is exporting not only foreign exchange, but also entire eco-systems that a thriving defence industrial complex could have generated for India, with all its benefits. India needs to urgently discard its “Import with Benefits” model and usher in a Defence Industrialization Strategy (DIS) through indigenous, high-tech innovation. A successful plan has to dig practically into every aspect of our Nation’s functioning, outlined in the more detailed report below. The Report is the Forum’s voice, an articulation of what it stands for.
Showing posts with label Defence off-set contract. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Defence off-set contract. Show all posts
Friday, December 05, 2014
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Defence off set contract condition Vs Phased Manufacturing Programme
New set of conditions for defence procurement stipulate foreign firms to support development of Indian capabilities by way of technology transfer and local procurement. In this context, lessons learned in implementing Phased Manufacturing Programme by DGTD prior to liberalisation could still be relevant:
- Technology transfer is a commercial decision involving two private firms and for government wishes/ contracts to be enforced, liberal funding support need to be provided simultaneously to Indian firms to take up R&D projects to develop technology absorption capacity.
- Innovation is driven by demand and defence needs to give a fair opportunity to Indian firms by giving out long term (10-15 years) development contracts.
- Do away with pre-approved (budget) funds for DRDO, let all funds flow thru developmental contracts from Defence.
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