New Delhi, May 14 -- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has said that wider adoption of simulator-based training by the Indian Armed Forces can help save more than Rs 1,000 crore annually while reducing fuel consumption, ammunition usage, logistics costs and equipment wear without affecting battlefield preparedness.

In its report, TERI highlighted that India's defence sector has a major opportunity to improve resource efficiency amid rising global energy prices and increasing pressure on imports.

The report comes at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce fuel and resource consumption amid global crude oil volatility and import pressures.

It stated "the Indian Armed Forces are sitting on a transform...