To Strengthen Make in India, Defence Minister Approves to Set up Committee to Review DPP 2016

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New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the setting up of a Committee under the Chairmanship of Director General (Acquisition) to review the Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) 2016 and Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2009.

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The Committee will revise and align the procedures with the aim of ensuring seamless flow from asset acquisition to life cycle support.

The DPP 2016 and DPM 2009 have been due for revision. Aligning the procedures will ensure seamless flow from asset acquisition to life cycle support and strengthen the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government.

Apart from DG (Acq) 11 other members, not below the rank of Joint Secretary/Major General equivalent, are part of this high-level committee.

Terms of reference of the Committee include to:

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Revise the procedures as given in DPP 2016 and DPM 2009, so as to remove procedural bottlenecks and hasten defence acquisition.

Align and standardise the provisions in the DPP 2016 and DPM 2009, wherever applicable, to optimise life cycle support for equipment.

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Simplify policy and procedures to facilitate greater participation of Indian Industry and develop robust Defence Industrial base.

Wherever applicable, examine and incorporate new concepts, such as life cycle costing, life cycle support, performance based logistics, ICT, lease contracting, codification & standardisation.

Include provisions to promote Indian start-ups and research & development.

Any other aspect which will contribute towards refining the acquisition process and support the ‘Make in India’ initiative.

The Committee has been given six months time to submit its recommendations.

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