Stating that India spends around Rs 3 lakh crore every year on defending its borders, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today called for "self dependence" and need for indigenous efforts with regards to ammunition supply in order to meet any eventuality. He was addressing a gathering in Mumbai while inaugurating the 'Engineers' Conclave 2015, jointly organized by the National Academy of Engineering and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. <br/><br/>Parrikar said that when we talk about security, whether its energy, food or even the security of borders, self dependence is very important. Parrikar further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swacch Bharat and Clean Ganga mission that were taken up last year should have been pursued long back.
News On AIR | September 7, 2015 6:50 PM
Parrikar calls for self dependence in defence to meet any eventuality