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The Department of Defence Production envisions enhanced self reliance in Defence Production and Dual-Use Technologies, leveraging ‘Make in India’ and maximizing the untapped employment and economic potential of the sector.
VISION STATEMENT OF DDP
About the Department of Defence Production(DDP)
The Department of Defence Production (DDP) is set up with the twin objectives of developing a robust production infrastructure and achieving substantive self reliance in design, development and production of Defence Equipment, Weapons Systems and Platforms. Over the years, the Department has established wide ranging production facilities for various defence equipment through the Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and from the year 2001 onwards through licensed private sector companies. This has resulted in development of diverse range of products that include arms and ammunitions, tanks, armoured vehicles, heavy vehicles, fighter aircraft and helicopters, warships, submarines, missiles, ammunition, electronic equipment, earth moving equipment, special alloys and special purpose steels. Department also recognizes that true self-reliance is only possible when the technology is also with the country. Therefore, since November 1962, the Department has been encouraging promotion of innovation and Intellectual Property creation in the defence industry ecosystem of the country.
Objectives
Broad Objectives of DDP:
1
Strengthening Defence R&D Capabilities.
2
Strengthening Industry through Policy Reforms & Collaborations.
3
Facilitating global export-promoting alliances.
Functions of DDP:
Department of Defence Production administers the 16 Defence Public Sector undertakings including the 7 New DPSUs formed out of 41 erstwhile Ordnance Factories. In addition, following functions are performed by DDP:
Indigenisation Division monitors indigenization portal namely srijandefence.gov.in for DPSUs/Services with an industry interface to provide development support to MSMEs/Startups/Industry for import substitution.
Export Promotion Cell of DDP disseminates export leads received from various stakeholders to the registered Indian Defence Exporters through online portal. This facility helps the Indian defence exporters to quickly respond to export opportunities arising in other countries. The online portal has been upgraded with a feedback mechanism from Indian Industry for online monitoring/follow-up of the disseminated Export Leads. In order to boost defence exports, webinars are being organized with Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) under the aegis of DDP, MoD through Industry Associations.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) vide Order dated 28/05/2018 delegated powers to the Department of Defence Production (DDP) to grant license for import of restricted items only for defence use. The Standard Operating Procedure for issue of Import License for import of restricted items only for defence use has been notified and published on the website.
In order to engage the budding Startup community for Defence Innovation, the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) portal is being managed by Defence Innovation Organization (DIO), a section 8 company under DDP. iDEX-DIO is proactively pursuing multiple objectives including seeding of defence enterprises, self-sufficiency and indigenization in defence production thus leading to better defence preparedness, shortened procurement cycle, reduction in costs, reverse brain drain, creation of jobs, etc. iDEX has a 100% paperless grant management and monitoring system. All the stakeholders in the country, including the defence establishment, the startups/ MSMEs, academia/ incubators, think tanks and the industry have been integrated through the iDEX platform for maximum throughput.
An attached office of DDP, is responsible for Quality Assurance of all defence stores and equipment, both imported as well as indigenous for the Army, Navy (excluding Naval Armaments) and common user items for the Air Force procured from Private Sector and DPSUs.
An attached office of DDP, is the Government Quality Assurance (GQA) Regulatory Authority for Quality Assurance and final acceptance of Military Aircrafts, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Aero engines, Airborne Systems, Avionics, Armaments, Consumables (Aviation Grade Fuel, Oil & Lubricants), Allied Ground Systems and Missiles during Design & Development, Production, Repair, Modification, Life Extension and Overhaul at various Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), DRDO Labs, Oil Refineries and Private Firms. The primary role of DGAQA is to perform Government Quality Assurance (GQA) functions in respect of military aviation and allied stores. DGAQA provides technical consultancy to the User Services, Ministry of Defence and Design & Development/Production/Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Agencies. DGAQA participates in Defect Investigations and Court of Enquiries related to aircraft accidents/incidents. DGAQA is also involved in Capacity Assessment & Registration of Firms and Test Labs. DGAQA is the nodal agency for Military System Quality Assurance Agency (MSQAA) and Strategic Systems Quality Assurance Group (SSQAG).
Directorate of Standardization (DoS) is a nodal agency under the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence(MoD) for Standardization and Codification of Defence Equipment with an aim to control item proliferation within the Defence services by achieving entry control and variety reduction resulting in reduced inventory cost and is also the core agency for formulation of various types of Defence Services Standards for introduction of all new items.
The Directorate of Planning and Coordination is primarily mandated to formulate various enabling policies under ‘AtmaNirbharta’ initiative to encourage participation of domestic Industry in design, development and manufacture of defence equipment through various routes such as Make Procedure; encourage preference to procurement from indigenous route for capital requirements of Services; handhold and galvanize the startup ecosystem and foster a sustained culture of innovation through iDEX Scheme and formulate policies to provide level playing field to private sector. The Directorate aims to create a robust Military Industrial Complex in the country for Make in India and Make for the World. Further, the Directorate strives to foster international cooperation in defence sector and boost export of Defence equipment to other countries. In addition, the Directorate renders advice on capital acquisition proposals of Service Headquarters and also plays key role in streamlining of Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP).
The Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO) organize and coordinate Aerospace and Defence (A&D) exhibitions in India and aboard. DEO, through these exhibitions promotes export potential of indigenous Aerospace and Defence sector and its ecosystem. The exhibitions conducted offer an excellent opportunity to show case the capabilities of the Indian Defence Industry. The shows are conducted on an international level. The forum also facilitates interaction with senior foreign delegations. The primary objective is to promote defence export from both the Defence Public Sector Undertakings(DPSUs) and private industries.
DOMW under the Department of Defence Production is responsible for formulation of Defence Offsets Guidelines and all matters relating to post contract management. The functions of DOMW include:
- Formulation of Defence Offset Guidelines.
- Monitoring the discharge of offset obligations, including audit and review of progress reports received from vendors.
- Participation in Technical and Commercial evaluation of offset proposal as members of TOEC and CNC.
- Implementation of Offset Banking Guidelines.
- Administration of penalties under offset contracts in consultation with Acquisition Wing.
- Assisting vendors in interfacing with Indian Industry.
Other responsibilities assigned under the Offset guidelines or entrusted by the Government. DOMW works in close collaboration with Defence Acquisition Wing for smooth implementation of the Offset guidelines.