Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today reaffirmed the government's commitment to modernise the Armed Forces and equip them with latest machinery to deal with any challenge.<br />''<br />''He said that global security concerns, border disputes and maritime affairs have forced the world to focus on military modernisation.<br />''<br />''Addressing a function in New Delhi, Mr Singh described the power of the youth as the hope for the country and called upon the young ignited minds to help the Government in achieving the objective of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He said, developing new technologies indigenously is the need of the hour.<br />''<br />''The Minister said, government vision of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is to ensure that advanced technologies are developed domestically.<br />''<br />''He said, it is extremely important not just for strengthening national security but also ensuring overall development of the country.<br />''<br />''Mr Singh said, government has taken a series of reform steps to increase the participation of private industry in the defence sector which has created a suitable growth environment and provided a big boost to indigenous defence capabilities.<br />''<br />''<br />