VIMARSH 2026: DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet ‘Varta se Vikas’
Why in the news
The Ministry of Defence hosted VIMARSH 2026 in the capital, a synergy meet bringing DRDO and industry together under the theme ‘Varta se Vikas’.
Key facts
- Event: VIMARSH 2026, a DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet, in New Delhi.
- Host: Ministry of Defence; theme: Varta se Vikas (development via dialogue).
- Participants: private firms, MSMEs, start-ups, academia and manufacturing partners.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Old approach | Buyer-seller relationship |
| New approach | Co-created ecosystem across research, design, testing and production |
Aims
- Strengthen DRDO-industry collaboration.
- Lower entry barriers for MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups.
- Speed up development and induction of indigenous defence technologies.
Exam angle
- Organiser: Ministry of Defence; R&D partner: DRDO.
- Theme meaning: development through dialogue.
- Target groups: MSMEs and start-ups.
- Concept: shift from buyer-seller to co-creation.