HAL & DRDO the current windows for MSMEs participation with Defence Indigenisation: Air Marshal P P Khandekar

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Last Updated : Aug 31 2016 | 1:47 PM IST
Air Marshal P P Khandekar, AO-in-C (Maintenance), IAF on Tuesday emphasized, articulating that MSMEs should progress with defence indigenisation programme with increased Research & Development (R&D) having innovative approach as it would only ensure and enhanced their participation with armed forces through defence undertakings such as HAL and DRDO.

Addressing a Seminar on MSME Role in Indigenisation of IAF Requirements - Combating Challenges and Creating Capabilities with MSMEs under aegis of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry here today, Mr. Khandekar said that currently MSMEs participation with armed forces was possible through the two entities and therefore, these should take advantages of the two windows with quality of manufacturing utmost in their mind.

Mr. Khandekar was addressing the Seminar which was organized as a Curtain Raiser to publicize a workshop on MSMEs role in Indigenisation of IAF requirements to be held at Lucknow on 14th of next month under the joint aegis of HAL, DRDO and PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Seminar is likely to discuss and understand in detail the capabilities MSMEs posses and sensitize the local industry with the Indian Air Force requirement for future collaborations. There will also be display of equipment by BRD units of Indian Air Force.

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First Published: Aug 31 2016 | 1:26 PM IST

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