Question : Defence PSUs

(a) whether the issue of the Defence PSUs reportedly being given undue preference by the Ministry for large orders has been raised by different quarters and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether there is an inherent conflict of interest that prevents full unlocking of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and if so, the facts thereof;
(c) whether Union Government is examining recommendations by top two advisory bodies to move public sector units out of the supervision of the Defence Ministry;
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(e) whether National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) has recommended restructuring of the Defence Ministry to promote ‘Make in India’ if so, the details thereof and the response of the Government thereto; and
(f) the other steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Union Government to keep Defence manufacturing on a competitive basis, in which both PSUs and private industry may participate?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) to (b): No, Sir.

(c) No such recommendations have been received by this Ministry.

(d) Does not arise.

(e) National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) has not made any formal recommendation on restructuring the Ministry of Defence.

(f) As per Annexure.
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