Vibrant Village Programme
- to ensure prosperous & safe borders
- control trans border crime
- under MHA
GARUD High Resolution Binoculars
- by India Optel Limited (Mini Ratna) (under Ministry of Defence)
- used by CAPF, Armed forces
- released for civilian uses
- birdwatching
- forestry
- travel
Other Facts
- Positive Indigenisation List: by Ministry of Defence, for eliminating import dependence in defence procurement
- items have embargo timelines
- Javelin Anti Tank Guided Missile: india procuring from USA
- Open General Export Licence: allows exporters to undertake certain defence exports w/o separate licence for every shipment
- Samarthak: first indigenous multi purpose vessel of Indian Navy
- for testing next gen indigenous weapons & sensors, offshore patrolling, fleet treaning, HADR across IOR
- over 75% indigenous content (Atmanirbhar bharat)
- RAKSHA Document: Strategic document outlining india’s 10yr defence diplomacy roadmap & vision for global partnerships
- Combined Operational Review & Evaluation (CORE): bring together top brass from Tri-Services + civil bureaucrats for bridging operational perspectives