Question: Consider the following statements:
(1) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO).
(2) Naval Technology Acceleration Council (N-TAC) as one of its three tiers will bring together the twin aspects of innovation and indigenisation and provide apex level directives.
Of the above correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1&2
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On 13 August 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO).
- The NIIO puts in place dedicated structures for the end users to interact with academia and industry towards fostering innovation and indigenisation for self-reliance in defence.
- The Draft Defence Acquisition Policy 2020 (DAP 20) rolled out by the Defence Ministry last month envisaged establishment of Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation by the Service Headquarters.
NIIO-three-tiered organization:
- The NIIO is a three-tiered organisation.
- Naval Technology Acceleration Council (N-TAC) will bring together the twin aspects of innovation and indigenisation and provide apex level directives.
- A working group under the N-TAC will implement the projects.
- A Technology Development Acceleration Cell (TDAC) has also been created for induction of emerging disruptive technology in an accelerated time frame.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay
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