MIDHANI

ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT WEEK (10th August – 14th August 2020)

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Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-reliant India mission ) is the vision of the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi of making India a self-reliant nation. This was first announced by the Prime Minister during the corona virus pandemic related economic package of Rs.20 lakh crores on May 12, 2020. The Atma Nirbhar Bharat is based on the foundation of five pillars - Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography and Demand

As part of Atmanirbhar Bharat package numerous government decisions have taken place such as changing the definition of MSMEs, boosting scope for private participation in numerous sectors, increasing FDI in the defence sector, etc.

'Atmanirbhar Week : 10th August – 14th August, 2020 : was observed by Government to roll out more steps to attract investment in defence manufacturing .

At Midhnai celebrations were organized by series of webinars covering all relevant topics and including the various stakeholders like industry experts, vendors and academia.

Press News

Online : http://www.newsmakeinindia.in/atma-nirbhar-bharat-week.html/ : 10 AUG 2020

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Launches Modernization /up gradation of facilities and New Infrastructure : Creation of Defence PSUs and OFB .

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the initiatives of a number of modernisation and up-gradation

of facilities as also new infrastructure creation by Defence PSUs and OFB, through digital link here today,

as part of the Atma Nirbhar Week celebration of the Ministry of Defence. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri

Shripad Y Naik, Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, Secretary Defence Production Shri Raj Kumar, Vice

Admiral Harikumar CISC, senior officers from DDP and CMDs and Chairman of DPSUs and OFB

participated in the event through video conference links. Addressing them, Shri Rajnath Singh said Prime

Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave a clarion call for Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan and his 5-I formula of

‘Intent, Inclusion, Investment, Infrastructure and Innovation’ will put the economy on high growth

trajectory. He said our government has made timely and thoughtful interventions during Covid-19 times

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like issuing negative list for import, increase in FDI limits, separate budget for domestic capital

procurement and emphasis on indigenization. “The ban on imports of 101 items is a big step towards an

Atma Nirbhar Bharat. This list of negative items contains not only small items but weapon systems of high

and critical technology. More such items will be added to this list shortly which will save crores of rupees

in imports.”

Raksha Mantri said we will take more steps towards, Indigenisation, investment in defence infrastructure

and expansion in defence manufacturing capability. These steps will create big opportunities for the Indian

defence industry. In keeping with the vision of the Prime Minister, Shri Singh said the Department of

Defence Production, Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factories Board have shown great enthusiasm and

commitment in ushering in a truly Atma Nirbhar Bharat. He said “Defence industry has always been the

forerunner of cutting-edge technologies world across and hence self-reliance in Defence is a tall task

which needs whole hearted involvement of all to be fruitful.” “The defence industries have been the force

behind the Armed Forces. Today we are proud of our Defence PSUs and OFB for their continued

support and sustained efforts towards this,” he added.

Under upgradation of facilities, Pinaka Rocket Complex at Ordnance Factory Chanda has launched

Upgradation of facilities to meet the enhanced requirement of Pinaka and other rockets as well as the

Assembly and testing facility for SRCG at OF, Trichy all of which are critical requirements towards

defence preparedness. Modernization of facilities at OLF Dehradun will serve the purpose of

manufacturing of high-end Optoelectronic products for T-90 Tanks.

BEL has launched fully indigenised Maareech Integration facility for manufacturing, integration and

testing of Anti Torpedo Defence System Maareech which has been designed by DRDO.

HAL has handed over the 500th AL-31FP overhauled engine to the IAF which are mounted on its most

lethal frontline fighter aircraft Su-30MKI. It has been done by the Koraput Division of HAK.

BEML has set up Industrial Design Centre at Bengaluru as part of its new infrastructure creation. The

Centre is first of its kind in India, focusing on implementing factors of Industrial Design & Human

Factors as a part of developmental strategies for setting the global benchmarking in Industrial Design and

Ergonomics in Products. It is proposed to develop this facility further as a national facility and would be

offered to the industry in the next stage.

Under modernisation of facilities, GRSE has enhanced the capability at its Raja Bagan Dockyard to meet

the production requirement for the ongoing prestigious P17A project.

New infrastructure has been created in the defence sector in the shape of foundation laying of Seeker

Facility Center (SFC) at BDL, a new modular facility for manufacturing of Missile System (RF Seeker) that

will reduce import dependence for seekers and Foundation Laying for Warheads Production Facility at

BDL for manufacturing and testing of indigenously developed warheads required for Konkurs-M, Invar,

Akash, Astra missiles etc. The facility being modular will cater to all futuristic missile warheads with

incremental modifications.

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A new state of art Steel Preparation Shop (SPS) at GSL has been inaugurated today that will enable

indigenous construction of high technology Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) hull MCMVs along with other

supporting infrastructure for the country.

MIDHANI under its Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development Policy has set

up a state-of-the-art Skill Development Center and christened it as “Center of Excellence –

Special Materials”. This facility will primarily focus on Promoting applied research for the

development of Special Materials used in aerospace, defence, nuclear, space and other strategic

areas.

Raksha Mantri unveiled these facilities by pressing a remote button. Congratulating the Department of

Defence Production MoD, Defence PSUs and Ordnance Factories Board, Shri Rajnath Singh said “ These

upgradation/ modernisation/new set-ups will give tremendous benefit in terms of reducing dependency

on foreign resources for production as well as further maintenance, upgradation and life time support, all

through safe and sound, indigenous hands.” Shri Singh said “The spirit demonstrated by the DPSUs and

OFB will usher the nation in a quantum jump to a resilient, Atma Nirbhar economy.”

As part of Atma Nirbhar Week celebrations, various DPSUs and OFB are also organising a series of

webinars covering all relevant topics and including the various stakeholders like industry experts, vendors

and academia.

A. MIDHANI : Inauguration of Centre Of Excellence Building: State of Art Skill

Development Center

MIDHANI under its Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development Policy has set up a state-of-the-art Skill

Development Center and christened it as “Center of Excellence – Special Materials”. This facility will primarily focus on Promoting applied research for the development of Special Materials used in aerospace, defence, nuclear, space and other strategic areas

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B. Webinar/online workshop for Micro and Small Scale Industries

MIDHANI conducted an online workshop/Webinar for Micro and Small Scale Industries

including Start Ups on “Opportunities for MSEs and StartUps under Atma Nirbhar Bharat

Abhiyan” briefing various Indigenisation efforts of MIDHANI and areas where MIDHANI is

willing to partner with these Organizations in efforts to build self reliant India under Atma Nirbhar

Bharat Abhiyaan. Various areas where Indigenisation is being looked into include Raw Material

(Metals and Alloys) Manufacturing, Outsourcing Activities like Machining, Closed Die Forging etc,

Fasteners for Aerospace Sector, Flow Forming area etc.

Participant Organisations have expressed their interest in exploring these Opportunities and partnering with MIDHANI in taking steps towards Self Reliant India

C. Webinar on Industry exports to promote GoI mission of achieving Rs 35,000 Cr. of exports

by FY 20-25

During the Atma Nirbhar Abhiyaan celebration at MIDHANI

during 7th-14th Aug’20, Dr Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairman &

Managing Director (MIDHANI) inaugurated industry

webinar on exports to promote GoI mission of achieving Rs

35,000 Cr. of exports by FY 20-25. The session saw

participation by more than 20 representatives from leading

global organisations in US, Europe, Asia-Pacific & Middle-

East region. During the inaugural address, Dr S K Jha

elucidated about MIDHANI contribution towards self-reliant

India in strategic sectors namely Defence, Space & Energy.

He invited all participants to collaborate with MIDHANI on

special materials, new technologies and value-added

products.

During the interactive webinar MIDHANI explained about MIDHANI 46+ year of

experience in development of new products, manufacturing capability, R&D expertise,

uniqueness of the process followed in manufacturing strategic materials. The session was a

grand success & all participants appreciated MIDHANI’ efforts towards indigenisation.

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D. E office system at MIDHANI

Dr Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director

(MIDHANI) inaugurated eoffice system to facilitate a

simplified, responsive and transparent working of all

departments in MIDHANI as part of “Atma Nirbhar

Bharat” Abhiyan. Offcial from Vigilance Department

were also graced the event.

eoffice system allows quick disposal of files

electronically resulting in reduced paperwork and

significant time saving. Also, the system is expected to

enhance transparency & accountability within the

organisation. The system will help in collaboration &

effective knowledge management at MIDHANI.

In view of COVID-19 restrictions, eoffice would also help in ensuring uninterrupted workflow

amongst various departments by avoiding physical contact and reducing the chances of spread.

Also, the system would help in providing a safe working environment for MIDHANI employees.

E. Creation of Tulsi Garden at Midhani : on the occasion of “Atma Nirbhar Bharat” week.

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jha, Chairman & Managing Director, MIDHANI planted a Tulsi plant

Tulsi, also known as ‘holy basil’, is most widely known common

household herb. It is considered sacred, owing to its diverse

healing properties. In Ayurveda it is known as a kind of “elixir of

life”,

Tulsi considered an adaptogen, as it helps in balancing the

different properties in the body and helps coping with stress.

Many common ailments like fever, common cold, sore throat,

mouth infections, headaches and certain skin disorders can be

treated using Tulsi. It is used for treatment of anti-microbial and

anti-allergic infection as well as immunological disorders like

allergies, asthma and bronchial disorder.

Tulsi garden for usage of Tulsi leaves by employees

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