'Defence Ministry committed towards making 'Make in India' a success': Parrikar

Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said that his ministry is committed towards making the 'Make in India' initiative a success, stressing on the importance for India to become self-sufficient in the sector.

"With the security scenario around our country, it is very important that India become self-sufficient in defence and defence production. Prime Ministerji has given a clarion call for 'Make in India' and department [Ministry] of Defence has taken on itself to ensure that this 'Make in India' happens," Parrikar said, while addressing the assembled at the first day of 'Aero India-2015' air show.

"This is an immensely important venue and important time for ensuring that business deals are struck up so that our target for 'Make in India' is made a big success," he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Aero India 2015 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka in the city. Defence Ministers or officials of equivalent ranks of many nations, including the US, Russia, Israel and Germany attended the event, with Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh also present.