ADITI Scheme Unveiled by Rajnath Singh at DefConnect 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | DefConnect 2024 |
| Date & Location | March 4, 2024, New Delhi |
| Key Speaker | Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh |
| Scheme Launched | Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) |
| Objective | Promote innovations in critical and strategic defence technologies |
| Grant-in-Aid | Up to Rs 25 crore for R&D in defence technology |
| Duration & Budget | Rs 750 crore allocated for 2023-24 to 2025-26 |
| Targets | Develop approximately 30 deep-tech critical and strategic technologies |
| Rajnath Singh's Focus | Youth innovation, technological edge, transforming India into a knowledge society |
| DISC Initiative | 11th edition introduced with 22 problem statements |
| DISC Aim | Address critical defence challenges and enhance national security |
| Self-Reliance | 75% of defence capital procurement budget earmarked for Indian companies |
| Technology Showcase | Organized by iDEX-DIO, focusing on AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity |