New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today emphasised that defence and security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians.
Speaking at the inauguration of the National Conference on the theme 'Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the Country', Rajnath Singh called upon states and union Territories to become active partners in building a robust, globally competitive defence manufacturing ecosystem.
Singh asserted, "Self-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or economy for us, it is first and foremost a matter of strategic autonomy and is directly linked to the sovereignty...