Date: 2025-11-14Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Raksha Rajya Mantri & Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT jointly inaugurate DDP Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT, Shri Jitin Prasada, jointly inaugurated the dedicated DDP Pavilion set up by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF-2025) being held from 14–27 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) briefed the dignitaries on the latest advancements in India's indigenous defence production ecosystem. A total of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), along with cutting-edge defence startups from the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) programme, are participating in the Pavilion. The DDP Pavilion highlights the growing strength, technological innovation, and expanding self-reliance of India's defence manufacturing ecosystem. The Pavilion aims to deepen public awareness of India's indigenous defence capabilities, promote industry engagement, and foster collaborations across the defence and aerospace sectors. Release ID: 2190244, Visitor Counter: 435. Posted on: 14 NOV 2025 10:17PM by PIB Delhi. This release is also available in Urdu, Hindi, Telugu.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: Primary ministry involved in the inauguration of the DDP Pavilion.
Department of Defence Production: Department within the Ministry of Defence that set up the DDP Pavilion.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Initiative under which significant progress has been made in India's indigenous defence production ecosystem.
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX): Programme that includes cutting-edge defence startups.
New Delhi: Location where the India International Trade Fair is held.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri & Union Minister of State
for Commerce & Industry, Electronics & IT
jointly inaugurate DDP Pavilion at the 44th
India International Trade Fair
Posted On: 14 NOV 2025 10:17PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth and Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry,
Electronics & IT, Shri Jitin Prasada, jointly inaugurated the dedicated Pavilion set up by Department
of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF-2025)
being held from 14–27 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) briefed the dignitaries on the latest
advancements in India’s indigenous defence production ecosystem and the significant progress made
under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. A total of 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs),
along with cutting-edge defence startups from the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
programme, are participating in the Pavilion.
The DDP Pavilion highlights the growing strength, technological innovation, and expanding self-
reliance of India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. The exhibits include a wide range of state-of-
the-art defence products, advanced technologies, and innovative solutions across land systems, naval
platforms, aerospace, and emerging technology domains.
The Pavilion aims to deepen public awareness of India’s indigenous defence capabilities, promote
industry engagement, and foster collaborations across the defence and aerospace sectors. As part of its
outreach initiatives, the Department seeks to inspire the general public and encourage future talent to
contribute to the nation’s defence innovation ecosystem.
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