The Chief Minister's Office of Haryana on Monday, 22 June 2026 lauded 12 years of the Narendra Modi-led central government, highlighting landmark achievements in defence indigenisation, space sector reform, humanitarian operations, and counter-terrorism under what it called a 'new identity for a new India and new Haryana.'

The post, shared from the official CMO Haryana account on X, stated in Hindi: '12 varshon mein naye Bharat, naye Haryana ki nayi pehchaan' ('A new identity for new India and new Haryana in 12 years'). It credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with steering India toward 'unprecedented achievements' in defence, space, global humanitarian cooperation, and national security.

Context

The post marks the completion of 12 years of the Modi government at the Centre, which took office in May 2014. The CMO Haryana framed the milestone as a moment of shared pride, linking Haryana's own identity to the national trajectory under the current dispensation. The message specifically cited self-reliance in defence production and record defence exports as defining achievements of this period.

The reference to 'record defence exports' aligns with the government's stated policy goal under the Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (2020), which set ambitious multi-billion dollar targets for domestic production and overseas sales of indigenous platforms.

Policy Backdrop

Since 2014, India has pursued a deliberate shift from being a major arms importer to an exporter of indigenous defence platforms. The Make in India initiative, launched that same year, placed defence manufacturing among its priority sectors to reduce import dependence. Platforms such as the BrahMos cruise missile and the Akash surface-to-air missile system have become flagship export products.

On the space front, reforms announced in 2020 established IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to regulate and encourage private sector participation alongside ISRO. The CMO post specifically cited 'promotion of private participation in the space sector' as a driver of innovation and technological development.

The post also referenced Operation Sadbhav, Operation Brahma, and Operation Sagar as examples of India's humanitarian outreach, describing the country as a 'credible global partner' delivering a message of service to humanity. These operations are cited as instances of India deploying naval and air assets for overseas disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.

Stakeholders and Impact

The primary beneficiaries of the policies cited include domestic defence manufacturers, private space startups, and the Indian Armed Forces, which have received upgraded indigenous equipment and expanded operational mandates. The shift toward self-reliance has also created industrial employment and supply-chain ecosystems across states, including Haryana, which hosts several defence and aerospace ancillary units.

The CMO's framing ties Haryana's economic and strategic interests directly to national defence and space policy, signalling the state government's intent to position itself as a stakeholder in India's emerging defence-industrial corridor. The post's reference to a 'decisive action against terrorism and a strong security apparatus' also resonates with Haryana's border-state sensitivities and its significant contribution to the armed forces.

What's Next

Attention will now turn to the forthcoming Union Defence Budget for 2026-27, where fresh allocations for indigenisation and export incentives are expected to be announced. Any new private-sector space launch or satellite contract announcements in the coming months will be closely watched as a measure of how far the IN-SPACe framework has delivered on its promise. For Haryana, the broader question is whether the state can deepen its footprint in the defence-manufacturing value chain as national procurement shifts further toward domestic suppliers.