Rajnath Singh: India's defense output triples, exports jump 24x in a decade

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's significant growth in defense production and exports over the last decade.
• Defense production surged from ₹46,000 crore in 2014 to ₹1.51 lakh crore, while exports grew from under ₹1,000 crore to nearly ₹24,000 crore.
• This growth is attributed to the 'Make in India' initiative and India's self-reliant defense policy.
• Rajnath Singh inaugurated 125 Border Roads Organization (BRO) infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges, worth ₹5,000 crore in sensitive border regions.
• BRO's expenditure reached a record ₹16,690 crore in FY 2024-25, with a target of ₹18,700 crore for 2025-26, reflecting increased government confidence.

Why It Matters: India's defense and border infrastructure growth boosts national strategic power.