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19 August 2026

Positive Indigenisation List for defence

The Positive Indigenisation List is a major national policy initiative directly linked to the core syllabus theme of indigenisation in the defence sector, making it a high-probability topic for direct examination questions.

1 min read Day 5 of 6 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The Department of Defence Production (DDP) has released the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL).
  • The list consists of 405 strategically important defence items.
  • The estimated business potential for these items is ₹3,070 crore.
  • The items include line replaceable units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components, and raw materials.
  • Of the 405 items, 16 are for the Indian Coast Guard and 389 are for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).
  • The initiative aims to reduce import dependence and promote domestic defence manufacturing.
  • The list is accessible via the SRIJAN Defence Portal, which provides indicative timelines for indigenisation for each item.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 6 in India's defence self-reliance and procurement reforms, which has been running since 29 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Positive Indigenisation List in achieving the goal of self-reliance in the Indian defence sector. How does this policy framework contribute to the broader 'Make in India' initiative? 150 words
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  2. The periodic notification of Positive Indigenisation Lists by the government is a strategic shift in India's defence procurement policy. Analyze the impact of such measures on domestic manufacturing capabilities and the reduction of import dependency for critical defence technologies. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'SRIJAN Defence Portal' is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?

  2. Which government body is responsible for notifying the Positive Indigenisation List?

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