President Droupadi Murmu outlined the PSUs' (Public Sector Undertakings) contribution to the manufacturing of the indigenous Akashteer Air Defence Control and Reporting System, which played a crucial role during May’s four-day military conflict between India and Pakistan. President Murmu called Operation Sindoor a "golden chapter" in the fight against terrorism.
The Indian president was addressing the SCOPE Eminence Awards when she made the remarks, highlighting the crucial role of public sector enterprises in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat/developed India by 2047. She said that public sector enterprises have performed well on key financial parameters, including revenue and profitability, and that three-fourths of PSUs are profit-making, and the net profit of public sector enterprises has grown substantially during the timeframe of last 10 years.
"Public sector enterprises are playing an impressive role in the direction of building Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)," Murmu said.
"This operation completely destroyed terrorist camps and thwarted attempts to attack India. The indigenous Akashteer Air Defence Control and Reporting System displayed infallible capability. Public sector enterprises contributed to building this system. This is a matter of great pride for them," she added.
In terms of national security, the PSUs have proven to be helpful in achieving self-reliance through innovation and India's growing technical expertise. PSUs had also been proven crucial in sectors including agriculture, mining and exploration, manufacturing, processing, and services, the president cited.
Murmu further pointed out that women-led development is one of the government's national priorities, asserting that women leaders have to overcome multiple challenges.
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