We are a non-profit making company called the Defence Innovators and Industry Association (DIIA), under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. DIIA champions the view point that self-sufficiency in defence can be achieved through government policies that pro-actively encourage indigenous R&D. It provides a platform for like minded organizations to rally around, collaborate and co-operate to forge a
head in making the ‘Make in India’ a sustainable initiative. Indigenously designed, developed and manufactured products should be given higher preference than the products that are manufactured under ToT, whether licensed or bought-out technology. This aspect of encouraging and promoting indigenous R&D has never been actively pursued by any industry association to date. However, it is an undeniable fact that many Indian companies, particularly MSMEs, have been spearheading intense R&D efforts to indigenize defence sub systems and even complete equipment. These initiatives and success stories need to be converted to fruitful business contracts which not only help the companies sustain themselves but aids the nation in attaining the much needed strength in matters concerning self reliant Indian defence industry. This is one of the major ideological viewpoints that DIIA stands for and is attempting to promote. We, in DIIA in furtherance of this objective, are reaching out to companies/industrial houses that share this vision of self sufficiency in defence segments through indigenous R&D to participate actively in this movement by joining us as Corporate Members (Subscription Fees ` 50,000/-). It may be noted that Membership is open to only Indian companies Registered under the Indian Companies Act with majority equity holding and de facto and de jure Board control by Indian Resident Citizens. We eagerly look forward to you becoming a member of DIIA. To provide this movement greater visibility as well as to encourage wider participation DIIA is organizing a conference in November 2015 for which the Hon’ble Defence Minister has indicated his readiness to attend. Firm dates are being worked out. Please do join us and participate in this conference.
