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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 425 crore contract for 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators for Indian Navy
Strengthening Indigenous Manufacturing for Naval Power
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 29 Jun 2026 · 1 min
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited, Pune for the acquisition of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators, with a minimum of 60% indigenous content, for the Indian Navy at a total cost of around Rs 425 crore.
The contract, inked under the 'Buy (Indian)' category, signifies the Government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives, aimed at creating a robust domestic manufacturing ecosystem.
The UPSC angle
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Relevance to UPSC CSE
This contract highlights India's focus on self-reliance in defence technology, which is significant for both national security and economic development.
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