The Gyan Shakti Think Tank (GSTT) under Sapta Shakti Command, in collaboration with FICCI, hosted its inaugural seminar in Jaipur, focusing on “Atmanirbharta in Defence Manufacturing: Opportunities in Rajasthan.” The event, held at the Jaipur Military Station, brought together key figures from the defence industry, government, and academia. Industry and Commerce Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore and FICCI Co-chair Ankit Mehta participated, while Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, Army Commander of Sapta Shakti Command, delivered the keynote address. The seminar highlighted Rajasthan’s potential as a hub for defence manufacturing, emphasizing its role in achieving self-reliance in the sector. GSTT, established to foster collaboration between veterans, scholars, and industry leaders, aims to contribute to defence and regional security through knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships.