Key Factors for Defence Exports: Innovation and Quality Assurance, Says Secretary Sanjeev Kumar
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Synopsis
Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary of Defence Production, emphasized the critical roles of innovation, collaboration, and quality assurance in enhancing India’s position as a leader in defence exports during the Industry Quality Assurance Conclave in New Delhi.
Key Takeaways
- Innovation and collaboration are crucial for defence exports.
- Quality assurance enhances defence manufacturing standards.
- Partnerships between defence and shipbuilding sectors are essential.
- Emerging technologies improve QA processes.
- Proactive quality control strategies are necessary for project success.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (NationPress) Innovation, collaboration, and quality assurance are essential for establishing India as a global powerhouse in defence exports, stated Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar on Friday.
While delivering a keynote speech at the Industry Quality Assurance (QA) Conclave, themed ‘Collaborative Quality Assurance: Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Defence’, Kumar emphasized India's advancements in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
He reiterated the crucial importance of innovation, collaboration, and quality assurance in propelling India into a leadership position in defence exports.
The conclave aimed to enhance partnerships and innovative approaches between the defence and shipbuilding sectors to promote indigenisation and excellence in defence production.
Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, Chief of Materiel of the Indian Navy, identified technical innovation, collaboration, and diligent testing as fundamental elements for a strong and quality-focused defence ecosystem.
N. Manoharan, Director General of Quality Assurance, underscored the necessity of a robust Quality Assurance-industry alliance and the development of standardized, innovative, and risk-managed procedures to elevate the quality of defence manufacturing.
Rear Admiral Iqbal Singh Grewal, Additional Director General (QA) Warship Production, pointed out the vital role of emerging technologies and streamlined QA processes in achieving excellence in defence production.
Discussions at the conclave covered innovative quality assurance practices, including proactive quality control strategies and improved collaboration frameworks between defence organizations and shipbuilding industries, as reported by the Ministry of Defence.
Efficient type testing and certification methods that align with global best practices to minimize project delays and failures were also part of the presentations.
Participants examined strategies to balance QA with project timelines and integrate delay mitigation techniques to ensure projects are completed on time without sacrificing quality.
The conclave further highlighted the adoption of advanced technologies and their effect on QA processes.
Organized by the Directorate General of Quality Assurance, the event attracted senior government officials, industry leaders, naval representatives, and quality assurance experts.
This conclave served as a vibrant platform for knowledge sharing, collaborative brainstorming, and building substantial connections among stakeholders, including shipyard executives, QA professionals, policymakers, and researchers.
