New Delhi, Feb. 13 -- The country is on the cusp of transformation, and so is the Indian Navy with self-reliance not just a mantra but a mission, Vice Admiral B Sivakumar, Chief of Materiel, said on Friday on the sidelines of North Zone Quality Assurance (QA) Industry Conclave in the national capital.

He said Navy is ahead 'Make in India' initiative. "The country is on the cusp of transformation and so is the Indian Navy. Self-reliance is not just a mantra. It is our mission. The Navy is ahead in indigenisation or 'Make in India' initiative...This conclave is a step in the right direction to bring all stakeholders together in one forum and achieve synergy, enabling us to identify issues that will improve ease of doing business, ease of c...