Workshop on defence procurement, iDEX, TPCR and Testing procedures to be held for MSMEs & start-ups
New Delhi, June 10
A workshop on defence procurement, Innovations for Defence Excellence, Technology Perspective Capability Roadmap and Testing Procedures for MSMEs & Start-ups will take place at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt, on June 11 & 12.
The event is being jointly organised by the Indigenisation Directorate, Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) and the Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS). It is aimed at enhancing awareness and exhorting greater participation of MSMEs and start-ups in the defence ecosystem.
According to the release, the event will provide an interactive platform for industry representatives to gain insights into defence procurement procedures, indigenisation initiatives, the iDEX framework, testing and certification processes and TPCR. Senior officers and experts from HQ IDS, Service Headquarters, DGQA, iDEX-DIO & other stakeholder organisations will interact with the participants during various sessions.
The inaugural session features addresses by Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Policy Planning & Force Development) Air Marshal Praveen Keshav Vohra and Director General, CENJOWS Maj Gen (Dr) Ashok Kumar (Retd).
Sessions on the first day will focus on Defence Acquisition Procedure, procurement categories, revenue procurement parameters, indigenisation reforms, SRIJAN portal, import substitution mapping and intellectual property rights, as stated in the release.
The second day will focus on iDEX initiatives, prototype development, testing and evaluation procedures, certification systems, user trials, environmental testing, DRDO's role in R&D and technology readiness levels.
A dedicated session on TPCR and a panel discussion with venture capitalists are also planned.
The workshop is designed to address practical issues faced by the industry participants through interactive discussions and dedicated question and answer sessions.
The initiative is expected to further strengthen the ongoing efforts towards Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and promote closer collaboration between the Defence Forces and the Indian industry.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, the military is opening up to startups. As someone who tried to get a small component approved for the Army a few years ago, I can tell you it's a nightmare of paperwork and waiting. This workshop addressing TPCR and testing procedures directly is much needed. 👏 Let's see if they actually listen to ground-level problems.
Good to see India pushing for defence self-reliance. The inclusion of venture capitalists in a panel discussion is particularly smart—I've seen in other countries how crucial private funding is for defence startups. One suggestion: also include a session on export regulations so these MSMEs can target global markets later on.
This is exciting for small entrepreneurs like us. My startup is working on lightweight body armour materials, but we always get stuck on 'user trials' and 'environmental testing'. I hope they explain the process step-by-step. Also, they should consider having follow-up online modules so those who can't attend can still benefit.
Impressive lineup of speakers including the Air Marshal. The focus on IPR is important—many startups fear their designs will be stolen once shared. I hope they also address contract enforcement and payment timelines, which are major concerns for small firms dealing with government agencies.
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