Nagpur: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday asked all stakeholders to focus on becoming “Atma Nirbhar” (self-reliant) in defence technology, while keeping pace with technology outside.
Singh, who was in Nagpur, interacted with defence stakeholders at the airport.
He was received by Air Marshal Shashiker Chaudhary, AOC-in-C Maintenance Command and other dignitaries from civil and military establishments at Dr Ambedkar International Airport here.
He was briefed about various activities undertaken by Defence establishments, which included Army, IAF and Defence PSUs in this region.
The Defence Minister also asked Commanders to follow the correct maintenance and operational practices with safety of personnel in mind.
Singh later paid courtesy visit to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s residence here.