Rajnath Singh , Defence Minister :

• MoD has launched Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) to boost defence industry under ‘Make in India’ initiative.
• The indigenous defence equipment will also be tested and certified in India.
• The Government shall contribute Rs 400 Cr as Grant-in-Aid for the scheme.
• Test facilities under DTIS will help meet long outstanding demand of MSMEs and Start Ups for facilitating testing of products made by them, without any delays.
• These facilities will be owned and operated by the Private Industry.