March 12, 2018 1:19 PM

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Self-reliance in defence to possible extent should be given priority: Defence Minister

<div>Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that self-reliance in defence, to the extent possible, has got to be given priority.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Inaugurating Ammo India 2018, a two day International Conference on military ammunition in New Delhi on Monday, Ms. Sitharaman said, her ministry is encouraging public-private partnership in promoting Make in India in defence sector.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>She added Ordnance Factory Board and Defence Public Sector Undertakings need to be reviewed, revived and made more dynamic.</div>''<div></div>''<div>The Minister said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave direction that it is the right time to push defense production corridors and two defence industry corridors will be established in Chennai – Bengaluru and Kanpur – Jhansi region.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>She said, Ministry is focusing on encouraging MSMEs working with major firms in this regard.</div>''<div></div>''<div>Speaking to media on the forest fire erupted in Tamil Nadu she said, sixteen Garud commandos walked up and reached the spot at 3 am and rescued few people at night.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>

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