<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has enhanced India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing by signing over 2,000 licensing agreements for technology transfer and issuing more than 200 production licenses in 2024.</li><li>Private industries are actively contributing core technologies under the Technology Development Fund scheme, with DRDO providing financial support of up to Rs 50 crore per system and technical guidance.</li><li>Over 130 industries have been identified as development partners or production agencies in the last five years, strengthening indigenous defence capabilities.</li><li>The CII Manufacturing Conclave East in Kolkata discussed CII's Market Facilitation Services initiative to help Indian industries expand globally, with insights from industry leaders emphasizing the importance of manufacturing alignment with logistics.</li></ul>

DRDO Signed 2,000 Tech Transfer Deals, 200 Production Licenses In 2024

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