India is on the path to emerging as a major hub for civil aviation and aircraft component manufacturing, according to Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu.
During a high-level meeting aimed at advancing aircraft component manufacturing in the country, the minister discussed a unified national roadmap to propel India as a global aerospace hub. The discussions focused on strengthening domestic production and enhancing India’s global competitiveness in this sector.
Fueled by strategic alliances with leading global aerospace firms and the growing demand for air travel, India’s aircraft component manufacturing sector is experiencing significant growth. Major international Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly sourcing components from India, underscoring the exceptional quality and dependability of the domestic industry.
“Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the aerospace sector, I can confidently state that we are already at a respectable position in the global civil aviation arena, but our ambition now is to lead,” said Naidu.
The minister emphasized the need to build a comprehensive ecosystem encompassing skill development, design, manufacturing, maintenance, certification, and knowledge sharing through close collaboration among ministries, departments, and industry stakeholders.
“With our deep reservoir of talent and resources, and by integrating valuable industry insights, we can chart a unified national roadmap that transforms these opportunities into concrete, strategic outcomes,” he added.
Naidu assured industry stakeholders of the government’s unwavering commitment to developing a comprehensive and inclusive roadmap. He outlined a dual-pronged strategy aimed at expanding indigenous aircraft component manufacturing by utilizing the supply chain network of MSMEs and simultaneously providing greater international market access to Indian component OEMs.
