Maj Gen (Dr) Pawan Anand, AVSM (Retd) Writes :The Make in India initiative in 2014 saw defence industry as one of its major pillars, aiming for self-reliance. The buzz around it raised the hopes of many industry players ranging from existing giants to start ups and MSMEs. However, while some achievements may undoubtedly be made much of, the overall picture has been disappointing, with governmental agencies driving themselves into a flurry of activity with seminars and conferences, and private players pointing out there has been no real progress on ground.
