Rajnath Singh unveils MSME and start-up initiatives at DRDO-industry meet 'VIMARSH'
On 15 September 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled policy initiatives for MSMEs and start-ups and launched a framework to share DRDO software source codes with licensee industries at 'VIMARSH', a DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet in New Delhi.
Summary
The VIMARSH initiatives include a framework to lower technical and financial entry barriers for MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups, with direct funding, incubation support and access to DRDO testing facilities. A standardised, secure framework for sharing DRDO-developed software source codes with licensee industries aims to speed up software-defined defence capabilities. Nine Licensing Agreements for Transfer of Technology were handed over to 13 manufacturing partners.
Key facts
- Event
- VIMARSH — DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet, New Delhi, 15 Sep 2026
- New framework
- Sharing DRDO software source codes with licensee industries
- MSMEs/start-ups
- Direct funding, incubation, access to DRDO test facilities
- ToT
- 9 Licensing Agreements to 13 manufacturing partners
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the name of the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet held in New Delhi on 15 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — VIMARSH
Rajnath Singh unveiled the initiatives at 'VIMARSH', the DRDO-Industry Synergy Meet.
What new framework did Rajnath Singh launch at VIMARSH for DRDO's licensee industries?
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Correct answer: B — A framework for sharing DRDO software source codes
A standardised, secure framework for sharing DRDO-developed software source codes with licensee industries was launched.