Defence & SecuritySkim2025-10-23

Defence Procurement Manual 2025 Released

What Happened

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, effective from November 1. The manual streamlines revenue procurement processes worth roughly Rs 1 lakh crore annually to improve ease of doing business for the defence industry.

Why It Matters

It promotes 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' by simplifying procedures for domestic enterprises, ensuring faster logistics and fairer competition in maintaining India's military readiness.

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