Import embargo on 101 defence items

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  • August 11, 2020
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Import embargo on 101 defence items

Part of: GS Mains II and III – Govt policies and initiatives; Defence 

Context: 

  • Defence Ministry to impose import embargo (ban or restrictions) on 101 items to boost indigenisation of defence production 

Benefits: 

  • Boost indigenisation of defence production 
  • Helps India to become self-reliant in defence (#AtmanirbharBharat initiative) 
  • Government intends to reach a turnover of $25 billion through indigenously manufactured defence products and also expects to export products worth $5 billion 

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