The PMO noted that during the event, the Prime Minister would unveil the ‘SPRINT Challenges’, which aims to promote indigenous technology in the Indian Navy. As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, NIIO, in association with the Defense Innovation Organization (DIO), aims to induct at least 75 new indigenous technologies/products into the Indian Navy. This collaborative project is named SPRINT (Supporting Pole-Vaulting in R&D through iDEX, NIIO and TDAC).

The seminar aims to engage Indian industry and academia toward self-reliance in the defense sector. The two-day seminar (July 18-19) will provide a platform for leaders from industry, academia, services and government to come together on a common platform with ideas and recommendations for the defense sector.

Sessions dedicated to innovation, indigenisation, armament and aviation will be held. The second day of the seminar will witness access to the Indian Ocean region in line with the government’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Development for All in the Region).