India's push for indigenous tech reduces import dependence

The government's emphasis on reducing import dependence is a strategic move to bolster India's economic sovereignty. India's push for indigenous tech reduces import dependence in telecom.
  
The government has already set a target to reduce import dependence by at least 40%, it needs to speed up the process of creating robust manufacturing capabilities and vibrant defence manufacturing ecosystem to realise its ambition for self-reliance and indigenisation.
 
Recently, the reduction of basic customs duty on mobile phones, parts and chargers to 15% from 20% in the Union Budget is in line with industry’s demand to incentivise local production for exports.
 
While the reduction in basic customs duty is a step in the right direction, it's essential to note that other factors such as availability of skilled labour, infrastructure, and a supportive ecosystem also play a crucial role in the success of the 'Make in India' initiative for the mobile phone sector.

 
Indigenous technology is essential to make a nation versatile and self-reliant. This not only shows the knowledge of our nation to the world but also creates countless jobs and makes us socially and economically self-sufficient in desi products and technologies.
 
It is the indigenous technology that protects it from international protectionism and ever escalating geopolitical tensions. Therefore it is extremely relevant and important for India to make the transition from 'developing' to 'developed' country.