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Defence & Security 16 September 2026 · Event date: 15 September 2026

‘VIMARSH’ DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet: Raksha Mantri unveils key policy initiatives to empower MSMEs & start-ups and launches framework to share software source codes with licensee industries

‘VIMARSH’ DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet: Raksha Mantri unveils key policy initiatives to empower MSMEs & start-ups and launches framework to share software source codes with licensee industries
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh unveiled key policy initiatives at the 'VIMARSH' DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet in New Delhi on September 15, 2026, aimed at empowering MSMEs and start-ups. The event featured the launch of a framework to share DRDO software source codes with licensee industries, the exchange of strategic MoUs with industry bodies, and the handover of 9 Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToTs).

Why It Matters

Important for competitive exams covering Indian defence sector developments, government policies for MSMEs and start-ups, and initiatives promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence manufacturing.

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In Simple Words

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh introduced major policy initiatives at the 'VIMARSH' DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet in New Delhi to boost MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups. The measures include lowering entry barriers, providing direct funding, and offering access to DRDO testing facilities.

Additionally, a secure framework for sharing DRDO software source codes with licensees was launched, along with the handover of 9 Technology Transfer agreements and strategic MoUs with industry bodies to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing.

Key Points

  • The 'VIMARSH' DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet took place in New Delhi on September 15, 2026.
  • Raksha Mantri unveiled a framework to lower technical and financial entry barriers for MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups.
  • A secure framework for sharing DRDO software source codes with licensee industries was launched.
  • Nine Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology (LAToTs) were handed over to 13 manufacturing partners.
  • Strategic MoUs were exchanged with SIDM and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB).
  • A contract was signed with the Quality Council of India for SAMAR version 2.0 to benchmark manufacturing maturity.
  • Over 2,300 Technology Transfers (ToTs) have been handed over to more than 1,100 industries to date.
  • A book titled 'Defence Systems for Resilient Bharat' was released during the event.

Exam Angle

Event Name
VIMARSH DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet
Date
September 15, 2026
Location
New Delhi
Total Technology Transfers To-Date
Over 2,300 ToTs to over 1,100 industries

A. In New Delhi on September 15, 2026.

Source: Press Information Bureau

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