Import embargo on 101 defence items

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