The “Make in India” Experience to Boost Development and Self-Reliance

Abstract

In 2014, the government of India launched the “Make in India” initiative in a context of crisis that gradually permeated the sentiments of the Indian citizen, becoming the flagship program of the nation. It provided a sure north and a guiding path to realize its ambitions of regional leadership, growth and security. Moreover, statistics show a favorable and remarkable trend in the region. The change towards the opening of investments, never seen before in the territory, as well as the schemes developed for its better implementation, are part of the details described in this article. It also explains the main strategies to achieve the proposed objectives, the need to be self-sufficient in a scenario of permanent threats and how, through the national and defense industry, part of the national power and potential is consolidated. Finally, the national reality and the current context in which the country lives require assuming clear positions regarding the emergence of this new power and trying to outline ideas and projects to take advantage of and benefit from its growth. It also stresses the importance of always moving forward hand in hand in matters related to development and security.