Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth reaffirmed the Government’s dedication to strengthening Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) by providing comprehensive support and guidance. During his visit to Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru on July 16, 2024, he emphasized the importance of PSUs enhancing their performance to stay competitive in the current market landscape.
Lauding BEL’s achievements, Shri Sanjay Seth highlighted the company’s significant contributions to the Make in India initiative and Aatmanirbharta. BEL has developed numerous indigenous systems in collaboration with the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI). This year alone, BEL secured patents for 150 items, furthering the cause of self-reliance.
During his visit, the Raksha Rajya Mantri toured various facilities, including the Precision Manufacturing Facility at the Advanced Defence Systems Navy (ADSN) Strategic Business Unit (SBU), the Military Radars SBU, and the state-of-the-art EMI/EMC Lab. He was shown demonstrations of the Coastal Surveillance System and the Perimeter Security System. Additionally, he visited the Smart City Experience Centre and the Product Development and Innovation Centre (PDIC), which supports innovation and the development of advanced defense and security solutions. He engaged with engineers, scientists, and researchers working on next-generation projects.
To commemorate his maiden visit to BEL, Shri Sanjay Seth planted a sapling at PDIC. He was received by Shri Manoj Jain, CMD; Shri Bhanu Prakash Srivastava, Director (Other Units); Shri Damodar Bhattad, Director (Finance); Shri K V Suresh Kumar, Director (Marketing); and other senior officers.
