New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh reviewed preparations of the forthcoming Aero India at Bengaluru during the apex committee meeting held here on Tuesday.
He was given a detailed account of the arrangements of the 14th edition of Asia’s largest aero show, which will be held in Bengaluru, between February 13-17.
Rajnath exhorted all the stakeholders to ensure foolproof arrangements for the participants.
Raksha Mantri said the events at Aero India 2023 have been restructured with focus on increasing defence exports and forging partnerships, rather than merely import of weapons and equipment.
Rajnath pointed out that the Indian defence industry is going through a transformational phase and the active participation of the private sector is the biggest catalyst to that change.
“Not just the private sector, but R&D establishments and academia are also working together with the government. Aero India is a medium to provide a platform to all the stakeholders to jointly strengthen the defence and aerospace sector and contribute to nation building,” he added.
Rajnath emphasised that while Aero India is a business event, it also aims to strengthen India’s relations with other countries.
He also underlined the importance of these events for the business ecosystem of the states in which they are organised as well as available opportunities.
He said, Aero India 2023 will not just be an event, but a display of the growing prowess of the defence and aerospace sector and the rise of a strong and self-reliant New India.
The five-day event, on the theme ‘The runway to a billion opportunities, will be the largest-ever aero show organised at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in a total area of around 35,000 sqm.
As on date, 731 exhibitors have registered for the event.
