Rajnath Singh Highlights India’s Defence Growth and Urges Vigilance During Mhow Visit
India's defence exports have surged to Rs 21,000 crore over the past decade, while the Defence Minister emphasizes the need for heightened security readiness.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India's defence exports have grown from Rs 2,000 crore to a record Rs 21,000 crore in the last decade.
- During his visit to Mhow, Singh addressed Army personnel, urging them to maintain vigilance against persistent challenges on India's northern and western borders, as well as internal threats.
- Singh praised the Indian Army's training institutions in Mhow, including the Army War College and Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, for their role in preparing future military leaders.
- He reiterated the government’s vision of making India a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047, emphasizing the Army's critical role in achieving this goal.
- The Defence Minister also visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, where he performed rituals and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to seek blessings.