North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj: defence production at record ₹1.54 lakh crore
At the three-day North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on 5 May 2026 that India's defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, a 174% rise in a decade, and Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth credited indigenous weapons for the success of Operation Sindoor.
Summary
The North Tech Symposium 2026, a three-day event organised in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, by the Indian Army's Northern and Central Commands with the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers, was opened by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 4 May 2026. On 5 May 2026, Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, said India has moved from being a major importer of defence equipment to an emerging exporter, with defence production at ₹1.54 lakh crore, up 174% in a decade; he added that the 2026-27 Budget earmarks ₹6,81,000 crore for defence, 9.5% more than last year. Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth said the success of Operation Sindoor reflected the strength of indigenous weapons and called start-ups and MSMEs the driving force for Viksit Bharat.
Key facts
- Event
- North Tech Symposium 2026, Prayagraj (UP); three days from 4 May 2026
- Organisers
- Indian Army's Northern & Central Commands with SIDM
- Production
- ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2025-26; +174% in a decade
- Budget 2026-27
- ₹6,81,000 crore for defence; +9.5%
- Speakers on 5 May
- Dr Jitendra Singh; Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was the North Tech Symposium 2026 held in May 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Prayagraj
The North Tech Symposium 2026 was held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
As stated at the North Tech Symposium 2026, India's defence production in FY 2025-26 reached a record of about how much?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1.54 lakh crore
India's defence production reached a record ₹1.54 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a 174% rise in a decade; ₹6,81,000 crore is the 2026-27 defence Budget.