Mahatma Mandir : Defense expo-2022 inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Defense Expo-2022 today at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar in the presence of Governor Acharya Devvrat, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Chiefs of all three wings of the Indian Army and representatives of various countries and manufacturers associated with the defense sector were present in the grand ceremony held at the Mahatma Mandir. Describing the Defense Expo as a grand picture of the new India PM said that Companies, scientists and the power of youth are introducing the power of India to the whole world from this land of Iron-Man Sardar Patel. He appealed to all the companies that came to Gujarat to participate in the Defense Expo and said, realize our dream of a strong and developed India, I am with you. Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the guests who came to participate in the Defense Expo-2022, he described Defense Expo-2022 as an opportunity for nation development, cooperation of states, youth power, youth dreams, youth determination, youth entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. The world has high hopes for the Defense Expo. There are also many opportunities for cooperation for friendly countries. Defense expo has been organized in India before, but this organization held in Gujarat is unprecedented. This is the first expo where only Indian companies are participating. Made in India defense equipment is on display here.
Today, due to globalization, the world has increased expectations from India, at the same time, the world also believes that India will succeed in every endeavor. India will not fall back. This Defense Expo is also a symbol of global trust in a way. Welcoming the representatives of the nation participating in the Defense Expo, he congratulated the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel and his team for the grand organization of this Expo. He said that Gujarat has created its own special identity from development to industrial strength in the country and the world. The defense expo has boosted Gujarat’s identity in the field of defense production, giving new heights to Gujarat’s development. Gujarat will become an important manufacturing center in the field of defense. I am confident that Gujarat’s contribution in this field will increase. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the Deesa airfield in Gujarat said that the forward airforce base will add to the security architecture of the country. Noting Deesa’s proximity with the border, the Prime Minister said that now India is better prepared to respond to any misadventure on the western borders. “After coming to the government, we decided to set up an operational base in Deesa, and this expectation of our forces is being fulfilled today. This region will now become an effective center of security of the country”, PM added.
Defense Minister Shri Rajnath Singh while welcoming Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said in Gujarati said that I welcome you to your land of Gujarat. DefExpo2022 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi with the theme ‘Path to Pride’ thus it is a matter of pride for we the people of New and self-reliant India. The biggest DefExpo2022 organized in Gujarat will give India a new direction in the defense sector in the next 25 years. Stating that DefExpo is a symbol of strength, national pride, he said, More than 300 Indian companies are participating in this DefExpo out of which more than 80 companies are working in the defense sector alone which is the best example of a self-reliant India. He said that DefExpo will provide new employment opportunities to the new generation of India along with innovation and research in the defense sector. Moreover it will attract businessmen of the country and the world to invest in the defense sector in India. Apart from this, the central government is also encouraging MSMEs, small entrepreneurs, private companies to invest in the defense sector in India. It is the need of the hour for the youth of India to balance new horizons in research and development in the defense sector as well. He added that bilateral dialogue with 10 African countries is being held for the last two days during the DefExpo, while other countries are also keen on defense manufacturing in India.On this occasion, the Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Dr. Nima Acharya, Members of the State Cabinet, Chief of Defense Staff Anil Chauhan, Defense Secretary Dr. Ajay Kumar, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhary, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R. H. Kumar, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pandey, Chief Secretary of the State Pankaj Kumar, other officials of the Ministry of Defense and other senior officers were present.
