QuoteWe have to come out of the list of importing nations in the defence sector and become a major exporter in the sector: PM
QuoteWe have tried to promote transparency, predictability and ease of doing business in the defence sector: PM
QuoteCentre has introduced reforms such as de-licensing, de-regulation, promoted exports and foreign investment liberalisation for the defence sector: PM

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the webinar on effective implementation of the Union Budget provisions in the defence sector today. In his address, the Prime Minister said that the webinar assumes great significance as it is focusing on the important issue of making the country’s defence sector self-reliant.

Shri Narendra Modi said that there used to be hundreds of ordnance factories before independence. In both the world wars, weapons at large scale were exported from India. But, for many reasons, this system has not been strengthened as much as it should have been after independence.

The Prime Minister said that his government has relied on the capabilities of our engineers and scientists on developing the Tejas fighter aircraft and today Tejas is flying gracefully in the skies. A few weeks back, an order worth Rs. 48,000 crore was placed for Tejas.

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He said that since 2014, it has been the government’s endeavor to move forward in this sector with transparency, predictability and ease of doing business. Shri Moid said the government has taken steps to bring about de-licensing, de-regulation, export promotion, foreign investment liberalization, etc.

The Prime Minister further said that India has made a list of 100 important items related to defence, which can be manufactured indigenously with the help of our local industries. He said a timeline has been set so that our industries can plan to meet these requirements.

He said it is called a negative list in the official language but it is a positive list in the language of self-reliance. This is the positive list on which the country’s manufacturing capacity is going to increase. This is the positive list that will generate employment in India. This is the positive list that is going to reduce India’s dependence on foreign countries for our defence needs. This is the positive list that guarantees the sale of indigenous products in India.

The Prime Minister said that a part has been reserved for domestic procurement even in the capital budget of defence. He urged the private sector to come forward and take up both designing and manufacturing of the defence equipment so that Indian flag can be kept flying high on the global stage.

He said that MSMEs work as a backbone for the entire manufacturing sector. The reforms that are taking place today are giving more freedom to MSMEs and encouragement to expand.

The Prime Minister said that the defence corridors that are being built in the country today will also help local entrepreneurs and local manufacturing. That is, today, self-sufficiency in our defence sector has to be seen as the empowerment of these two fronts – “Jawan as well as Youth”.

 

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In a powerful address to a massive crowd in Alipurduar, West Bengal, PM Modi ignited the spirit of the people, especially the youth, urging them to take charge of shaping a prosperous future for Bengal and India. With a clear vision for a Viksit Bengal and a Viksit Bharat, PM Modi exposed the failures of the TMC government and called upon the people to defeat divisive and appeasement-driven politics ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Addressing the youth, PM Modi asserted, “This is a decisive moment for West Bengal’s young generation. You hold the key to transforming the future of Bengal.” He outlined five critical issues afflicting the state: “Rampant violence and lawlessness, growing insecurity among women, rising youth unemployment, deep-rooted corruption eroding public trust, and TMC’s self-serving politics that deny the poor their rightful benefits.”

Citing incidents in Murshidabad and Malda, he strongly condemned the TMC’s selective inaction and favouritism. He declared, “The people of Bengal have lost faith in the TMC’s governance. Courts are forced to intervene in every matter because the state government has failed to uphold justice. The voice of Bengal is loud and clear: Banglar chitkar, lagbe na nirmam shorkar! (Bengal’s cry: We reject a ruthless government!).”

PM Modi also lambasted the TMC for shielding corrupt leaders, particularly in the teacher recruitment scam, and demanded accountability.

Focusing on the plight of tea garden workers in Alipurduar, he said, “TMC’s misgovernance has led to the closure of tea estates, robbing thousands of their livelihoods. The disgraceful mishandling of workers’ provident funds reflects their disregard for the hardworking people. The BJP is committed to ensuring justice for every tea garden worker.”

He further criticized the TMC for blocking key central welfare schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Vishwakarma Yojana, and PM JANMAN Yojana. “While the rest of the nation benefits from free healthcare, housing, and skill development, TMC deliberately deny these benefits to Bengal’s poor, SC/ST/OBC communities, and tribal populations,” he said.

On infrastructure development, PM Modi highlighted how the TMC has stalled projects worth over ₹90,000 crore, including railways, metro, highways, and hospitals. “This is nothing short of betrayal. While other states participate in NITI Aayog’s Governing Council meeting to plan for progress, TMC skips crucial meetings, choosing politics over development,” he said.

Touching upon national security and cultural pride, PM Modi invoked Bengal’s spirit. “From the land of Sindoor Khela, India showcased its strength through Operation Sindoor. After the barbaric terror attack in Pahalgam, our forces destroyed terrorist hideouts in Pakistan, sending a clear message—any attack on India will face a decisive response. The roar of Bengal’s tiger echoes: Operation Sindoor is not over.”

In his concluding remarks, PM Modi appealed to the people of Alipurduar and across Bengal to reject the TMC’s oppressive governance. He assured that a BJP-NDA government would bring development, security, and justice to every citizen. He urged the youth to take this message door-to-door and work towards a decisive victory for the state’s future.