Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)

18 Aug 2021 Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)

The context

1. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) with a budget of Rs 400 crore to build state-of-the-art testing infrastructure in collaboration with the private sector in order to strengthen domestic defence and aerospace industries. 
2. The five-year plan calls for the construction of six to eight greenfield defence testing infrastructure facilities, which are essential for the defence and aerospace industry.
3. The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) constituents, who will be Indian commercial organisations and state governments, would be responsible for the remaining 25% of the project cost. 
4. Government support in the form of ‘Grant-in-Aid’ will be provided to up to 75% of the projects under the scheme.
5. The Department of Defense Production/Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DDP/DGQA) has published eight Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the development of defence testing facilities in diverse sectors in this context.

Source: PIB
Syllabus: GS 3 (Infrastructure); Prelims

Download Yojna IAS Daily Current Affairs of 18th August 2021

rahul123

Yojna IAS Current Affairs Team