Make II Scheme: Boosting Indigenous Defence Manufacturing

Make II Scheme: Boosting Indigenous Defence Manufacturing The Indian government’s Make II scheme, launched in 2018, is a crucial initiative aimed at propelling the nation’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. This scheme, a successor to the Make I scheme, seeks to foster a robust domestic defence industry, reduce reliance on foreign imports, and enhance India’s strategic … Read more

India’s Science and Technology policy

The thrust of the Scientific Policy Resolution, 1958 was on capacity-building in advancement of science as the foundation for making a strong nation, which had just freed itself from the shackles of colonial domination . The focus of the Technology Policy Statement, 1983 was attainment of technological self-reliance and building of national strength by reducing … Read more

Framing of Indian Constitution

Making of The Constitution 1934: Idea of constituent assembly put forward by M N Roy 1935: INC officially demands constituent assembly 1938: JL Nehru’s declaration on the constitution of India 1940: Nehru’s demand accepted in the form of August Offer August Offer PM: Winston Churchill While rejecting INCs demand for independence of India after the … Read more

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) The DRDO was formed in 1958 following the merge of the Technical Development Establishment (TDE) of the Indian Army, the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) and the Defence Science Organisation (DSO).  DRDO laboratories conduct research in a number of fields, such as aeronautics, rockets and missiles, electronics … Read more