The third edition of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation’s annual event, Swavlamban, was inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, at Exhibition Hall 14, Bharat Mandapam. The theme for this year’s Swavlamban is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenisation.”
The exhibition, open to the public on October 28 and 29, 2024, showcases innovative technologies, concepts, and products developed by Indian defence startups and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
On the first day, an interactive outreach session was held to discuss problem statements and challenges as part of the Defence Innovation Organisation’s ADITI 2.0 launch under the iDEX scheme. This session facilitated networking between ‘Fund Seekers’—startups and MSMEs—and ‘Fund Providers’—venture capitalists and incubators.
The event drew participation from a wide array of dignitaries, including members of the Defence Attaché Corps, representatives from the three Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), academia, and the public. This diverse involvement is expected to enhance the spirit of innovation and bolster the culture of creativity in addressing emerging challenges to national security.
