Army channels ₹97 crore to MSMEs and start-ups for spares
In short
The Army has placed more than ₹97 crore worth of orders with domestic firms over the past few years through 2,340 supply orders. The orders were for critical combat spares and went to MSMEs and start-ups.
Officials said the move cut costs for the government and helped fill supply gaps from defence PSUs.
What the reporting says
The Army has channelled over ₹97 crore in business to domestic industries through 2,340 supply orders over the past few years, according to officials. The purchases were for critical combat spares and were routed to MSMEs and start-ups. Officials said this reduced costs to the exchequer, amid shortfalls from defence PSUs.
Why it matters
The Army routed over ₹97 crore in orders to domestic MSMEs and start-ups through 2,340 supply orders over several years, according to officials. The buying was for critical combat spares, and officials said it lowered costs to the exchequer. The development points to the Army leaning on smaller domestic suppliers as defence PSUs fell short in meeting requirements.