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The East Tech 2025 exhibition in Ranchi emerged as a pivotal platform for showcasing indigenous defence technologies and innovations. Over 1,500 visitors, including military officers and industry leaders, explored potential collaborations and technological advancements. The event emphasized the critical role of MSMEs in developing India's defence manufacturing capabilities. Jharkhand's strategic vision to become a defence innovation hub was prominently highlighted throughout the exhibition.

Key Points: East Tech 2025 Spotlights Jharkhand's Defence Innovation Drive

  • 200+ exhibitors demonstrate cutting-edge defence technologies
  • Jharkhand aims to become strategic defence manufacturing hub
  • Seminar highlights MSME integration in defence ecosystem
  • Event promotes Atmanirbharta and national technological self-reliance
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Cutting-edge indigenous defence technologies showcased in Ranchi

Ranchi's defence tech expo showcases indigenous solutions, MSME potential, and strategic vision for national security ecosystem

"We need indigenous solutions, innovation, and collaborative growth - General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff"

New Delhi, Sep 20

The prestigious defence technology exhibition East Tech 2025 in Ranchi's Khelgaon witnessed an impressive turnout with over 1,500 visitors, including officers from the Indian Army, academia, students from various schools, NCC cadets, police personnel and representatives from the State machinery, thronging the venue on Saturday, the second and concluding day.

The exhibition halls were abuzz with B2B meetings, live demonstrations, and industry interactions, reflecting the growing synergy between defence forces, industry, and civil stakeholders.

The day's focus was on the role of MSMEs in the development of Jharkhand's defence ecosystem.

A well-attended seminar on "MSMEs and Defence Corridor Development in Jharkhand" was held, featuring five eminent speakers who deliberated on how the State's MSMEs could be integrated into the national defence manufacturing value chain.

The discussions highlighted opportunities in design, manufacturing, supply-chain integration and skill development, with participants unanimously recognising the potential of Jharkhand to emerge as a strategic hub for defence production.

The seminar was well received and appreciated by industry leaders, young entrepreneurs, and the wider audience, underlining the importance of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence.

The deliberations reinforced the vision laid down during the inaugural day, where Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, emphasised the need for indigenous solutions, innovation, and collaborative growth in the defence sector.

With more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their innovations, East Tech 2025 continues to provide a vibrant platform for knowledge exchange, capability showcasing, and forging partnerships between the Armed forces, industry, and academia.

The exhibition not only facilitates identification of technologies for operational deployment but also drives the larger aim of accelerating Jharkhand's economic growth by nurturing its MSMEs and encouraging defence-industrial investments in the region.

Day 2 thus reaffirmed East Tech 2025's overarching aim: to serve as a catalyst for indigenisation, industrial growth, and national security preparedness, while simultaneously giving an impetus to Jharkhand's aspiration of becoming a hub in India's defence manufacturing corridor.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud to see Ranchi hosting such an important event! Hope our local MSMEs get the support they need to contribute to national security. More such exhibitions should happen in tier-2 cities.
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Michael C
Impressive turnout of 1500+ visitors! The integration of academia, industry and armed forces is crucial for innovation. Hope to see some breakthrough technologies emerge from this collaboration.
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Ananya R
While the initiative is commendable, I hope the focus remains on actual implementation and not just seminars. We've seen many such events but ground-level changes take time. Still, a step in the right direction! 👍
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Siddharth J
Great to see students and NCC cadets participating! Early exposure to defence tech will inspire the next generation of innovators. Jai Hind!
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Nikhil C
Jharkhand becoming a defence manufacturing hub could transform the state's economy. Hope the local youth get proper skill development opportunities to benefit from these initiatives.
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Kavya N
ज़ोर देकर कहना चाहूंगी - this is how we reduce foreign dependency in defence. More power to our scientists, engineers and MSMEs! 💪

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