As part of the Indian Navy’s commitment to fostering innovation and self-reliance in defense, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), inaugurated the Innovators, Startups & MSMEs Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, kicking off the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar, Swavlamban 2024.
The two-day event, held from October 28-29, aims to showcase state-of-the-art products and technologies and facilitate inspiring discussions on emerging technologies, future warfare, and building an indigenised innovation ecosystem.
Under the theme, “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation,” Swavlamban 2024 reinforces the Indian Navy’s commitment to driving innovation to address modern warfare challenges.
The event emphasizes the importance of indigenous solutions to enhance India’s defense capabilities and align with the nation’s larger goals of self-reliance in defense.
This year’s seminar, anticipated to be larger and more impactful than previous editions, spotlights technological advancements in various domains.
It gathers leading industry players, startups, and MSMEs to contribute to a collaborative environment that will significantly bolster India’s defense capabilities and prepare the Indian Navy to be future-ready.