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    Organized By

    One Day Conference and Mini Exhibition on Strategic Electronics Defence & Aerospace

    HAL Convention Centre, Bengaluru

    2ndAugust, 2013

    Harnessing the National Electronics & Defense Policies for Enhanced Value Additionin Strategic Electronics

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    STRATEGIC ELECTRONICS SUMMIT 2013Post Show Report

    2ndAugust, 2013, HAL Convention Centre, Bengaluru

    The 4th

    Strategic Electronics Summit 2013 (SES 2013) Defence & Aerospace, was organisedby ELCINA in Bengaluru on 2ndAugust, 2013 at HAL Convention Centre. The idea of SES wasmooted by the ELCINA Executive Committee in 2009. It recognized the potential of this sectorand the Indian industrys special skills in the high technology low volume production.

    ELCINA identified the following key factors, which inspired us to focus on strategic electronics-

    Rapid and supportive changes in Government thinking regarding Defence Production

    as well as Procurement Policies. Encouraging indigenous production and value addition,as well as participation by SMEs

    Large and growing budgets for the Defence & Homeland Security

    Greater importance of defence avionics, as well as, an expanding aviation industry

    Increasing threat in dependence on imports, for national security equipment

    High potential for employment and revenue generation

    Capability and keenness of the Indian industry to participate in manufacturing

    SES 2010, 2011 & 2012 Successfully Brought Industry, DefenceEstablishment & Government Together !

    Earlier editions of Strategic Electronic Summits demonstrated great interest and opportunity

    that the industry saw in the Strategic Electronics sector and participated wholeheartedly.Deliberations and discussions were intense and passionate between all stakeholders. There

    were over 120 participating companies and 200 delegates at the SES in 2012.

    With Honble Shri MM Pallam Raju, Ministerof State for Defence as the Chief Guest in 2010,Air Marshal Jagdish Chandra, DG System, Air Hq. in 2011 & Honble Shri Pallam Raju theChief Guest once again in 2012 and top officials from Defence and Department of IT as

    Guests of Honour, the earlier three editions of the Summit proved to be an excellent forumfor sharing of views with top policy makers. Subsequent to SES 2010 and 2011, ELCINA

    presented the Defence Ministry with its recommendations and we believe that some of the

    key issues have been addressed in the new Defence Production Policy 2011, which wasreleased in January 2011, specially in favour of SMEs.

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    Snapshot of Previous SES Events

    1stStrategic Electronics Summit 2010- Date 2ndJuly, 2010

    - Venue Indian Institute of Science,

    Bengaluru

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    Number of Participating companies - 62- Number of Exhibitors - 32

    - Number of buyers - 9

    2ndStrategic Electronics Summit 2011

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    Date 29thJune, 2011- Venue HAL convention Center, Bengaluru

    - Number of Participating companies - 85

    - Number of Exhibitors - 21

    - Number of buyers 11

    3rdStrategic Electronics Summit 2012- Date 26th27thJuly, 2012

    - Venue HAL Convention Center,

    Bengaluru

    - Number of Participating companies - 135

    - Number of Exhibitors - 33

    - Number of buyers - 11

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    A Summary of SES 2013

    OBJECTIVES OF THE EVENT

    Bring all stakeholders on one platform to enable better communication and

    understanding of requirements of the defence establishment.

    Facilitate in creating indigenous capability to manufacture defence equipment and meet

    these requirements.

    Create awareness about opportunities in the Strategic Electronics sector.

    Involve the Small and Medium Enterprises to meet the requirements of Defence Forces.

    Bridging the gap between R&D, Government organizations and businesses.

    Explain and highlight the new Defence Production and Offset Policies.

    Encouraging and enabling investments for developing strategic strengths.

    PROGRAM DETAILS

    A High Level Conference on key issues and business opportunities in Strategic

    Electronics

    Conference Theme: Harnessing the National Electronics & Defense Policies

    for Enhanced Value Addition in Strategic Electronics

    A mini exhibition to showcase opportunities for buyers and sellers

    Booths of 4, 6 & 9 sqm and multiples;

    Release of Research Study on

    Test & Certification Facilities for Defence Related Components & Products. Pre-arranged Business to Business Meetings at Buyer Seller Meet

    Reserved Buyer-Seller Meeting Area for pre-arranged meetings

    Industry Networking Session

    Opportunity for informal meetings and networking

    BUYER-SELLER MEETPre-arranged one-to-one meetings in a reserved area between

    potential suppliers and large buyers

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    Conference onHarnessing the National Electronics & Defense Policies for Enhanced

    Value Addition in Strategic Electronics

    CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

    9:00 9:30 am Arrival & Registration9:30 11:00 am Welcome Address - T Vasu, President ELCINA & Director,

    Tandon Group

    Special Industry AddressDr. Vivek Lall, President & CEO,Reliance Ind. Ltd. Address by Guest of Honour- Dr. KD Nayak, CC R&D and

    M&M (DRDO) Address by Guest of Honour- Dr. Ajay Kumar, IAS, Jt.

    Secretary, Dept. of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India Address by Guest of Honour- Shri MN Vidyashankar, IAS,

    Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries, Karnataka

    Address by Chief Guest Shri K.H. Muniyappa*, HonbleMinister of State, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium

    Enterprises Release of Research Study on Test & Certification

    Facilities for Defence Related Products11:0011:30 am

    Tea Break; Inauguration & Visit of VIP Guests to Mini Exhibition11:30 1:00 pm

    11:30 -11:50

    11:50 -12:00

    12:0012:15

    12:15-12:30

    12:30-12:45

    12:451:00

    Session I -Users perspective for Future Requirements,Technology & Vision of Defense Forces Lt. Gen AKS Chandele, PVSM, AVSM (Retd)-Future

    Technology Requirements & Vision for Defence Forces Dr. Vivek Lall, President & CEO, Reliance Industries Ltd. -

    Perspective on Global Partnerships to bring Key Technologies toIndia

    Manjunatha Hebbar, Sr. VP & Head of Strategic Solutions,Infotech Enterprises Ltd. High Growth Products &Technologies for Manufacturing in Strategic Electronics

    David Keynan, Managing Partner, FIICC - Defense Offset,Israeli Experience, Practical Aspects

    Sanjay Handu, Director, Defence & Aerospace, TE

    Connectivity Effective Localisation Will Transform IndiasDefence Capability for GrowthQuestions & Answers

    1300 1400 HRS Networking Lunch14:00 15:30HRS

    14:00-14:30

    14:30-14:45

    14:45- 15:30

    Session II Emerging Policy Scenario and ChallengesOffset,Defense Procurement and Production Policies

    Col. Dipendra Rawat, Director A (Artillery) EssentialCharacteristics of DPP 2013 and how it will Assist Indigenization

    K. S. Desikan, CFO, Centum Electronics Policy &Procedural Challenges faced by Pvt Cos. In Business withDefence Sector

    Panel DiscussionHow to build a Vibrant Indian DefenceIndustry

    Coordinator- Col. KV Kuber (Retd)Participants- (including speakers in this session)

    o Robert John, CEO, Amphenol Interconnect & PastPresident, ELCINA

    o Brig. S C Sharma, President, Axis Aerospace RecentChanges in DPP and their relevance to Indian Industry"

    o Pankaj Gulati, Exec. VP, Continental Device India Ltd.

    Vote of Thanks Subhash Goyal, Vice President, ELCINA

    15:30 18:00 Hrs Buyer Seller Meet

    1100 Hrs - 1800 Hrs Mini Exhibition

    http://india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/muniyappa-khhttp://india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/muniyappa-kh
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    LIST OF PARTICIPATING COMPANIESEXHIBITORS/*SPONSORS

    Accord Software

    Amphenol Interconnect

    Applied Realtech

    AutoTEC Systems

    Bharat Electronics Ltd.

    C-DoT

    Centum Electronics

    Convergent Technologies

    Dexceldesigns

    Digital Circuits

    Electrosolve

    EMI Solutions

    Freescale Semiconductor

    FTD Automation

    Hical Technologies

    Honeywell Automation

    Merlinhawk Aerospace

    National Instruments

    Nuline Technologies

    Numerix Technologies

    iNETest Technologies

    Infopower Technologies

    Intron

    ITI Ltd.

    Kaynes Technologies

    Rohde-Schwarz India

    SLN Technologies

    Sree Vishnu Magnetics

    TUV Rheinland India

    Uniautomation India

    Unisem Electronics

    V-Design Technologies

    DELEGATES / *SPONSORS

    505 Army Base Workshop

    Advanced Electronic Systems

    Advanced Sierra Electrotech

    Aeronautical Engineers Categorisation

    Board

    Agilent Technologies

    Air Force Liaison Cell

    ALISDA, DGAQA, Ministry of Defence

    Analog DevicesApplied Materials

    Ashok Leyland

    Atotech India Ltd.

    Avni Energy

    Axis Aerospace

    Bergen Associates

    Bharat Dynamics Ltd.

    Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd

    Bosch Automotive Electronics

    Brady India

    CAIR

    Caliber Interconnect

    CDIL

    Champion Electronics

    CII Guardian Intl

    Continental Device India Ltd.CQA(L)

    Data Physics

    Datasol Pvt. Ltd.

    DGQA

    Dixon Technologies

    DRDO

    EADS

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    ECIL

    EFY Group

    Electrosolve

    Elektron Technology

    Elico LTD

    EME

    olane Bangalore

    FCI OEN Connectors

    Federation of Indo-Israeli Chambers of

    Commerce

    GMR Infra

    HCL Technologies

    Henkel

    IBM India

    Imec India Pvt.

    IMRB INTERNATIONAL

    Infotech Enterprises Ltd.

    Ingersoll Rand

    Intelux India

    Iwave Systems

    Jabil

    KDDL Limited

    Keltron Component

    Kramski Stamping & Molding

    Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

    Latitude Edutech

    LRDE

    MAG 1

    Mandate Chips

    MEL Systems & Services

    Miracle Electronics Devices

    NSIC

    O/E/N India Ltd.

    Oxys Technologies

    Pentair

    Prismatic Engineering

    Rambus Chip Technologies

    Rangsons Defence Solutions

    Reliance Industries Ltd.

    RMC Electronics Ltd.

    Sasi Group of Institution

    SGS Tekniks Manufacturing

    SIATI

    Sikka Interplant System

    Spectron

    SPEL Semiconductor

    Stanesh Semiconductor

    Sulakshna Circuits

    Tandon Group

    Tata Power SED

    TE Connectivity

    Teknic Electromeconics

    Titan Time Products

    Toradex Systems

    Trishala Electrolytics

    TTL Technologies

    Vruddhi Consultancy Services

    Weiss Technik India Pvt. Ltd.

    Zentron Labs

    Zeonics Systech

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    STATUS OF INDUSTRY AND OPPORTUNITIES

    The Strategic Electronics sector presents an unprecedented opportunity as well as challenge

    for our country. This is equally so for the domestic industry which needs to play a muchgreater role in this sector. The strategic electronics segment encompasses Communication

    systems, Radars & Sonars, Network Centric systems, Electronic Warfare systems, Weapon

    systems, Satellite based Communication, Navigation and Surveillance systems, Navigationalaids, underwater electronic systems, infra-red based detection and ranging system, disastermanagement system, internal security systems .. the list is long. All modern weapon

    systems, military, aerospace, naval or for internal security depend heavily on electronics.

    The production of strategic electronics in India has been growing steadily from Rs 5700crores in 2007-08 to Rs.9000 crores during 2010-11. As per projected growth rates,

    electronics production in Defence Sector in India is likely to reach Rs.12,000 crores during

    2012-13 and exceed Rs 13,800 Crores during 2013-14 recording a growth of over 15%.This growth is fuelled by the expanding budgetary allocation for Defence Sector which

    jumped from Rs. 164,415 crores in 2011-2012 to Rs. 193,407 crores in 2012-13 and further

    allocation has been increased by 5% to Rs 2,03,672 crore for 2013-14 with provision forfurther funding depending on actual requirements.

    Of this, Capital expenditure, which mostly caters for modernisation requirements, accounted

    for Rs 79,579 crores in 2012-13 and was increased by 9% to Rs 86,741 Crores in 2013-14.

    The Defence Procurement Procedure 2011 for capital equipment has come into effect from

    January 2011 and incorporates simplifying the purchase mechanism. The scope of the offsetpolicy guidelines have been expanded to include civil aerospace, internal security and

    training within the ambit of eligible products and services for discharging offset obligationsoffering an immense growth opportunity for domestic electronics manufacturers serving

    Defence segment.

    For the first time in India, a Defence Production Policy was announced and became effective

    from 1 January, 2011. The objectives of the Policy are to achieve substantive self-reliancein the design, development and production of entire range of Defence equipments and

    encourage SMEs to play an active role in this endeavor.

    SES brings this opportunity to domestic players and endeavors to bring about partnershipswith global players who are vital for meeting the strategic needs of the country.

    Offset Policy - a new beginning for domestic playersIndia's defence offset policy is being seen as a key driver for growth and modernization of

    the defence industry base. Modified in 2009 & 2013, it is expected to provide manufacturingand business opportunities of Rs.40,000 crores over the next five years and has openeddoors for private players, mainly domestic players.

    Following are the highlights of the amendments to the DPP-2011 which have been brought

    into effect from 1stJune 2013:

    1. Prioritisation of Various Categories for Capital Acquisitions under Defence

    Procurement ProcedurePreference for indigenous procurement in the Defence Production Policy 2011 has now beenmade a part of DPP through an amendment that provides for a preferred order of

    categorization, with global cases being a choice of last resort.

    2. Release of Public Version of Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP)The DAC has approved the release of a public version of its 15-year perspective document(LTIPP), outlining the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR) against

    LTIPP 2012-2027. s and directing its R&D and technology investments.

    3. Maintenance ToT (MToT) no longer through Nomination

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    MToT has been hitherto reserved largely for OFB and DPSUs through the nominationprocess. The DPP does away with nomination by Department of Defence Production and

    facilitates selection of MToT partners by Indian bidders.4. Advance Consultations for Make ProcedureThe DAC has approved an amendment mandating consultations to begin sufficiently inadvance of actual procurement by Service Head Quarters (SHQs), so that capital acquisition

    plans can be translated into national defence R&D and production plans.5. Simplification of Buy & Make (Indian) ProcedureThe DAC has approved an amendment further simplifying this complex category.

    6. Clear Definition of Indigenous Content

    To enhance indigenization, indigenous content has now been defined in an unambiguousmanner, providing requisite clarity and a common understanding.7. Ensuring faster progress in Make and Buy & Make (Indian) cases

    The Ministry has a limited number of acquisition cases under Make and Buy & Make(Indian) categories, with an estimated value of Rs. 1,20,000 crore. Instructions have been

    issued for speedier conclusion of these cases.8. Defence Items List

    The Defence Items List has been finalised by the Ministry and sent to DIPP for notification,which will bring required clarity in the licensing process.

    9. Licensing for Dual Use ItemsThe Ministry has categorically clarified to DIPP that dual-use items will not require licensing,thereby bringing added clarity to the licensing process.

    10. Consultations on Security Guidelines for Indian Defence IndustryIt is expected that a complete security framework with guidelines for Indian private

    industries participating in defence cases will be in place in the near future.11. Resolution of Tax-related Issues

    Resolution of deemed exports status for certain defence projects and rationalisation of taxand duty structures impinging on the Indian defence industry has been taken up by the MoD

    with the Ministry of Finance.

    12. Funds for MSMEs in the Defence SectorThe Defence Production Policy 2011 requires the setting-up of a fund to provide necessary

    resources for development of defence equipment. In order to ensure regular supply of fundsto MSMEs involved in manufacturing of defence products, SIDBI has decided to earmark an

    amount of Rs. 500 crore for providing loans, and further, a fund of Rs. 50 crore for equitysupport out of India Opportunities Fund managed by its subsidiary, namely, SIDBI

    Venture Capital Ltd.

    13. Efficiency and Transparency in Defence ProcurementA stipulation to freeze the SQRs before the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) stage has been

    accorded, and the validity of AoN has also been reduced from two years to one year.14. Enhanced Delegation of Financial Powers

    The financial powers of Service Chiefs/ DG Coast Guard have been enhanced from Rs. 50crore to Rs. 150 crore for capital acquisition cases.

    15. Powers to DACApproval for all deviations from the Defence Procurement Procedure will henceforth be

    sought from the Defence Acquisition Council instead of the Defence Minister.

    The Offset opportunity is expected to bring in large volumes of business the size of thisopportunity is estimated at USD 10-15 Billion over the next 4-7 years.The current global defence expenditure was over US$ 1.465 Trillion with US being the

    largest with 40% share while Indias share was 2.1% (~US$30 Bn+). India is currently

    among the top 10 spenders worldwide with its defence expenditure growth at about 9.3%.Indias defence Expenditure was distributed as follows - 46% on the army, 30% on airforce, 19% on navy & balance 6% others. A larger share of capital expenditure went to the

    Air Force at 40%, the Army got 28%, Navy 25% and 7% to others.

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    SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS

    The 4thedition of Strategic Electronic Summit was inaugurated by Shri M N Vidyashankar,

    IAS, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industry, Govt of Karnataka on 2ndAugust, 2013 atHAL Convention Centre, Bangalore.

    Shri MN Vidyashankar, Addl Chief Secretary,Commerce & Industries, Govt of Karnataka,in his inaugural address said that Govt should

    encourage entrepreneurship and promote &

    facilitate start-up companies. He sharedinformation about various schemes for promoting

    R&D and Innovation which were being operated byhis State Government. Innovation he said, is key

    to success that will create demand not only in thecountry but also enable development of goods and

    services for the global market.

    Mr Vidyashankar advised industry delegates not tofear failure as for innovation it was often

    necessary to fail ! He emphasized that investment in Electronics hardware manufacturing is

    the need of hour and collective efforts from both, Govt and Industry would be needed toachieve the desired goal.

    Dr. Ajay Kumar, IAS, Jt. Secretary, Dept. of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India, who

    was the Guest of Honour, encouraged the industry by sharing details of the tremendousopportunity in the defense electronics segment, though it posed challenges at the time ofentry into the sector due to stringent quality and financial requirements.

    Dr Kumar shared details of DeitYs top level delegation visit to Israel and the opportunitiesthat the country offered to Indian entrepreneurs. He informed the delegates about the newcenter of excellence in IIT Mumbai for developing new technologies for communications and

    security purposes. Dr Kumar, highlighted key elements of M-SIPS and EMC policies as well

    as new Clusters being developed in the country with a special mention of a BrownfieldCluster coming up in Electronics City, Bangalore.Dr Kumar also apprised the gathering about the plan for setting up an incubator for ESDM

    Sector in Bangalore and encouraged the delegates present to establish a Greenfield Clusterin or around Bangalore.

    Dr. K.D.Nayak, Chief Controller (R&D M&M), DRDO,also was Guest of Honour. In his

    speech Dr Nayak highlighted the importance of SMEs in the overall growth of the StrategicElectronics sector. In his presentation he emphasized the special place of Karnataka andBangalore with respect to the defence industry and the numerous R&D and

    Test/Certification organisations established here over the last many decades. He welcomedparticipation of private sector in the defense segment and gave details of the variousmodels under which DRDO assists industry to take up defence projects and specially

    mentioned the GOCO Model (Government Owned Commercially Operated) under which a

    number of projects had been promoted by DRDO.Dr Nayak informed that DRDO provides full support from design to build stage to industry

    and opined that it should be mandatory to have 50% indigenous content in products

    manufactured for defence sector. He repeatedly emphasized the need for enhanced privateparticipation in defence production and R&D and invited stakeholders to seek support fromDRDO and also invest in this growing sector.

    Mr. T Vasu, President ELCINA & Director, Tandon Group delivered the welcomeaddress and stressed the need for revitalizing the Strategic Electronics Industry in India. He

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    stressed on the need for creating conditions where the government, Defence Forces, DRDO,PSUs and Private Sector form a partnership approach, towards building a great industry in

    the country. Mr Vasu drew attention of the participants to the National Electronics Policy andthe great opportunity which this initiative had opened up for ESDM stakeholders in India.There was now a supportive eco-system for companies interested in electronicsmanufacturing in India and we should seize this opportunity.

    Lt. Gen AKS Chandele, PVSM, AVSM (Retd) gave a detailed presentation on theFuture Technology Requirements & Vision for Defence Forces. Backed with his vast

    experience and involvement in the development of the Long term Technology development

    plan, he shared the key technologies which are going to be required by defence forces in thecoming decades and the key role of electronics in these weapon and communicationsystems.

    Dr. Vivek Lall, President & CEO, Reliance Industries Ltd. provided a perspective on

    Global Partnerships to bring Key Technologies to India. He gave his views representing therole of large corporates in building capacity for strategic electronics industry. He made a

    special recommendation to develop Standards for Defence Production and Products andproviding support and scholarships for developing skills for this key sector.

    The Conference featured other key experts from industry and the Defence establishmentwho shared their vision and views for the benefit of the participants.

    Manjunatha Hebbar, Sr. VP & Head of Strategic Solutions, Infotech EnterprisesLtd. shared the experience of his company on High Growth Products & Technologies for

    Manufacturing in Strategic Electronics

    David Keynan, Managing Partner, FIICC made a presentation on Defense Offsets

    with respect to the experience of Israeli companies and how they had successfully utilizedthis policy for sourcing locally from India.

    Sanjay Handu, Director, Defence & Aerospace, TE Connectivity made apresentation on how Effective Localisation Will Transform Indias Defence Capability for

    Growth. Mr Handu who has vast experience in global sourcing, emphasized on a fewstrategies for success in Strategic Electronics. He advised that corporates should build

    products & invest in developing relevant technologies for the sector. Also he said that whilebuying cheap was a necessity, we should not do so at the cost of neglecting technology.

    Stakeholders in the industry needed to collaborate for defraying cots, reduce timelines by

    shortening the development cycle and indigenize technologies.

    The 2ndsession on Emerging Policy Scenario and ChallengesOffset, Defense Procurementand Production Policies was Coordinated by Col KV Kuber (Retd) with Keynote address by

    Col. Dipendra Rawat, Director A (Artillery)on Essential Characteristics of DPP 2013and how it will Assist Indigenization. Col Rawat gave a details of the changes brought about

    by the new DPP 2013 and how it was expected to change the way procurement was done by

    Defence Ministry. A list of the key changes under this policy is given above.

    Col KV Kuber (Retd) Advisor NSIC, who was heading the DOFA organization in its

    formative years, made a strong pitch for much greater Government support to localmanufacturers for defence projects. He recommended immediate and drastic changes inpolicies where in the industry had to face financial losses and risk caused due to delays in

    awarding projects and pitfalls arising in the R&D Stage.

    Col Kuber made various recommendations such as Government must pay for withdrawal ofRPFs under the NCNC Policy. He also recommended that there should be special preferencefor purchasing from MSMEs and payment to Indian companies should be through LCs so

    that they do not face financial hardships.

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    K. S. Desikan, CFO, Centum Electronics made a detailed presentation on Policy &Procedural Challenges faced by Private Companies In Business with Defence Sector. Being

    one of the key domestic companies in this sector in India, Mr Desikan shared theirexperiences and challenges faced by manufacturers in being successful vendors to thedefence sector. He highlighted the need for a change in approach and policies as the currentdispensation made it very difficult for new entrants and even for the existing private players

    to expand and become of large/global scale.

    The Conference concluded with a Panel Discussion on How to build a VibrantIndian Defence Industry in which Col Rawat, Col Kuber, participated along with Mr

    Robert John, CEO, Amphenol Interconnect & Past President, ELCINA, Brig. S C Sharma,President, Axis Aerospace and Mr Pankaj Gulati, Exec. Vice President, Continental DeviceIndia Ltd.

    Brig SC Sharma made a strong pitch for support to domestic companies and specially theSMEs whom he said were reluctant to enter Defence production due to high NCNC trial cost.

    The cost is not in the trial but in development and production of the equipment to Armyspecifications and making it ready for trials. He further added that though the National

    policy is to encourage MSMEs, this is not reflected in the Defence Procurements. In turnkeyproducts there are no NCNC trials. Brig Sharma suggested if such provisions can be

    provided in Buy cases where product is ready off the shelf and that Indian Industry shouldbe able to develop items of Defence needs in collaboration with the users rather than in thecurrent system of multi tenders as if the equipment already exists on the shelf.

    The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by ELCINA Vice President Mr Subhash

    Goyal. The industry leaders made a strong recommendation that ELCINA should take upthese issues directly with the Defence establishment and officials who are involved in the

    purchase process. It was recommended that recommendations from the Summit would bemade to the Defence Ministry at an early date so that highlighted challenges were

    addressed urgently.

    SNAPSHOTS OF THE EVENT

    After the inaugural session of the Summit, the HonblePrincipal Secretary along with Secretary, DietY & CC

    (R&D), inaugurated the Mini-Exhibition, held at thesame venue. In the mini exhibition, more than 30

    Industrial Units from Private & Public sector show

    cased the technologies developed indigenously in theStrategic Electronic Sector. The Honble Principal

    Secretary, accompanied by distinguished guests, wentaround the exhibition.

    During the inaugural session, a research Study onTest & Certification Facilities for Defence

    Related Components & Products prepared

    byELCINA was released by the Honble PrincipalSecretary.

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    C-dot Meeting with prospective Supplier Tata Power Sourcing Team

    After the 2ndSession, Buyer-Seller meet was conducted.

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    MEDIA COVERAGE

    Publication: Deccan Herald

    Edition: Bangalore

    Date: August, 3, 2013Headline :- ELCINA Meet on Defence & Aerospace