Prayagraj, May 6 -- Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday outlined a new vision for India's defence manufacturing sector at the North Tech Symposium in Prayagraj, saying the event will act as a key step in the country's push for self-reliance.

Lt Gen Sharma said the symposium brings together stakeholders across sectors to find indigenous solutions to operational challenges. "This Symposium will bring together the armed forces, industries, start-ups, innovators, and academic institutions to identify indigenous technological solutions to address critical operational challenges," he said.

Calling it a landmark initiative, he added, "The North Tech Symposium is being held in the historic city of Prayagraj. Th...