SRIJAN PORTAL (Syllabus: GS Paper 3 – Security)

Context: Recently, the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, has released the fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 346 items, which mandates procurement exclusively from the Indian industry following specified timelines for indigenisation listed on the Srijan portal.

Srijan Portal

• About: The portal is to partner the private sector in indigenisation efforts of Defence Public Sector Undertakings(DPSUs), DPSU's and the Armed Forces.
• Developed by: Department of Defence Production to promote indigenization in defence manufacturing.
• Nodal Agency: Ministry of Defence.
• Objective: Provides information on items suitable for indigenization by the private sector.
• Role of DPSUs/OFB/SHQs: To display items for potential indigenization by Indian industry, fostering joint ventures with OEMs.
• Industry Interaction: Facilitates interaction between Indian industry and DPSUs/OFB/SHQs based on specific item requirements and procedural guidelines.
• Features:

oActs as a comprehensive internet platform providing details, images, specifications, and import values of defence products.

oIncludes a user-friendly search function for easy access to indigenization opportunities.

oInitially focused on items with import values exceeding Rs 1 million, influencing import trends over subsequent fiscal years.

Positive Indigenisation List (PIL)

• Objective: Aims to stimulate domestic defence production and reduce dependency on imports.
• Supported by: Various policies to nurture a robust defence manufacturing ecosystem.
• Inclusion Criteria: Includes complex systems, sensors, weapons, and ammunition prioritized for indigenous procurement.