Defence & security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians: Raksha Mantri

India, Oct. 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

"Defence and security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation and strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or government but the shared resolve of all Indians," stated Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at the Inauguration of the National Conference at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on October 07, 2025. Under the event on the theme 'Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the Country', Raksha Mantri called upon States and Union Territories to become active partners in building a robust, globally competitive defence manufacturing ecosystem.

Shri Rajnath Singh asserted that Self-reliance in defence is not just a matter of production or ec...