Question : FDI in Defence Sector

(a) whether the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in defence Sector has increased in the country during the last three years and the current year and if so, the details thereof, country-wise;

(b) the mechanism in place to ensure that the security of the Nation is not compromised from such FDI in defence sector;

(c) whether the Government has received representations/ suggestions from various quarters in this regard and if so, the details thereof along with the action taken / being taken by the Government on such representations / suggestions; and

(d) the other steps taken / being taken by the Government to maintain a fine balance between FDI in defence sector and security of the Nation?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)


(a) to (d): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.


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