Rajasthan Establishes Gyan Shakti Think Tank to Boost Defence Manufacturing
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Jaipur-based South Western Command establishes think tank Gyan Shakti. |
| Purpose of Gyan Shakti | To provide a platform for collaboration between the armed forces, industry, state government, and academia on defence and security. |
| Rajasthan's Vision | The Chief Minister aims to make Rajasthan a $350 billion economy by 2029, with defence manufacturing playing a key role. |
| Strategic Importance of Rajasthan | Largest land border with western adversaries, favorable logistics, skilled manpower, and real estate for defence manufacturing. |
| Veterans' Involvement | 67 veterans have already registered for the think tank to contribute their experience to national security and defence manufacturing. |
| Think Tank Objective | Create a combined pool of knowledge from veterans, industry, and government to advise on the future of defence manufacturing. |
| Seminar Details | Inaugural seminar on 'Atmanirbharta in Defence Manufacturing: Opportunities in Rajasthan', organized in collaboration with FICCI. |
| Key Defence Technologies Displayed | Thermal weapon sights, exoskeleton, 3D camouflage solutions, BMP vehicles, tanks, air defence systems, infrared beacons, and sound guns. |
| Participants | Over 29 industries, including MSMEs, participated with 23 stalls showcasing various defence systems. |