India Set to Emerge as Major Civil Aviation and Aircraft Component Manufacturing Hub: Minister
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Synopsis
India is on the brink of becoming a major global hub for civil aviation and aircraft component manufacturing, according to Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, who outlined strategies and commitments to enhance domestic production and international competitiveness.
Key Takeaways
- India aims to strengthen its position in civil aviation.
- Strategic alliances with global aerospace firms are vital.
- Domestic production of aircraft components is a priority.
- Government committed to an inclusive roadmap.
- Focus on skill development and manufacturing ecosystem.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (NationPress) India is poised to not only become a major hub for civil aviation but also a significant center for aircraft component manufacturing, according to Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, who spoke on Friday.
Leading a high-level meeting aimed at reviewing and promoting aircraft component manufacturing in the nation, the minister explored a unified national strategy to enhance India’s position as a global aerospace center.
The discussions focused on bolstering domestic production and improving India’s international competitiveness in aircraft component manufacturing.
Driven by strategic partnerships with top global aerospace companies and the rising demand for air travel, India’s aircraft component manufacturing sector is seeing remarkable growth.
Notable international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly procuring components from India, highlighting the superior quality and reliability of our domestic industry.
“Motivated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the aerospace sector, I can confidently assert that we are already in a commendable position within the global civil aviation landscape, but our aim now is to take the lead,” Naidu stated.
It is crucial to establish a comprehensive ecosystem — including skill development, design, manufacturing, maintenance, certification, and knowledge sharing — through close cooperation among various ministries, departments, and the industry, the minister emphasized.
“With our vast pool of talent and resources, along with valuable industry insights, we can formulate a cohesive national roadmap that transforms these prospects into tangible, strategic results,” he noted.
The minister reassured industry stakeholders of the government's steadfast commitment to creating a thorough and inclusive roadmap.
He outlined a dual strategy aiming to not only boost indigenous aircraft component manufacturing through the supply chain network of our Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) but also to provide enhanced international market access for Indian component OEMs.
