Lessons for Atmanirbharta from Project Beta, an Aborted Pioneering Effort in Indian Defence Innovation

Project Beta exemplifies ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ principles by showcasing India’s capability to develop indigenous defence technology through collaboration and innovation. This project resulted in SATHI, a palmsized tactical computer providing Indian infantry with real-time battlefield awareness and secure communication. Leveraging existing technology, SATHI was a cost-effective solution comparable to the best in the world, demonstrating the potential of “Make in India” for achieving strategic advantage. However, SATHI’s limited implementation underscores the need for robust adoption strategies and sustained support for indigenous research and development to fully realise the goal of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.

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