Aerospace sector seeing big change driven by indigenous tech: Min Jitendra

India is witnessing an unprecedented transformation in its aerospace and aviation ecosystem, powered by indigenous technologies, strong industry partnerships, and a whole-of-government approach, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said.

Dr Singh said that the achievements unveiled today reflect Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision that “Hawai chappal wala bhi Hawai jahaj mein chalega,” and mark India’s steady rise as a global aviation hub and a self-reliant aerospace manufacturing nation.

During his visit to CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) here, he also emphasised that India’s middle-class growth and expanding economy are pushing the country towards becoming one of the top three nations in domestic and international passenger traffic.