u201cRecent global events such as Ukraine conflict demonstrated that we canu2019t remain dependent on others for our security requirements,u201d said the Navy Chief Hari Kumar. u201cThe government has given us clear guidelines on Atmanirbhar Bharat. We have given assurances that the Indian Navy will become Aatmanirbhar by 2047,u201d the Navy Chief said.He also quoted the INS Vikrant as a tourch bearer of Aatmanirbharta. INS Vikrant is India’s indigenous aircraft. He said u201cThere are very few countries that have the capability to make an aircraft carrier and we now form one of the elite. It inspires self-confidence among us and itu2019s a shining symbol of our indigenous capability. It has contributed to enhancing the stature of the nation in the world. Iu2019m sure Vikrant will proudly fly the Tiranga across the wide reaches of Indo-Pacific in years to come.u201d
In the current financial year 2021-22, the Narendra Modi government has allocated a budget of Rs 4,78,196 crore of defence expenditure which is 13.73 per cent of the total central government expenditure, the ministry of defence informed a parliamentary standing committee. Even though the spending dip by 4 percent this year.Even after spending so much on defence India still lag behind in some aspects which would easily be overcome if Aatmanirbharta will become an integral part of defence force. India can achieve this as admiral Hari Kumar said, INS VIKRANT is living example of it.
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