New Delhi, June 26 -- Citing the success of Operation Sindoor, executed with indigenous capabilities, as a powerful testament to India's advancing self-reliance in Defence sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strategic role of Defence self reliance and how States can contribute to ''Aatmanirbharta'' (self reliance) in Defence sector.

The Prime Minister was chairing the 48th meeting of PRAGATI, the multi-modal platform aimed at fostering pro-active governance and timely implementation, by integrating efforts of central and state governments, here yesterday.

The Prime Minister reviewed the practices fostering Aatmanirbharta in Defence sector, undertaken by various Ministries, departments, and states/UTs and lauded th...