Building a Future-Ready Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem
The Modular MBA Programme for the Defence Sector at IIM Visakhapatnam hosted a Distinguished Lecture by Shri Vijaykumar Iyer, CMD, Yantra India Limited, on the topic "Emerging Trends in Defence Manufacturing."
The session highlighted the importance of Atmanirbhar Bharat and explored how emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing are shaping the future of India's defence manufacturing sector. The lecture also underscored the importance of indigenous manufacturing and innovation, sustainable practices, and collaboration among defence PSUs, private industry, academia, and research institutions in building a self-reliant and future-ready defence ecosystem.
Prof. B. Srirangacharyulu, Programme Chair, shared insights into the unique structure of the Modular MBA Programme, highlighting its immersive learning approach, with the first year leading to a Diploma and the second-year culminating in an MBA.
Conducted under the guidance of the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, and in knowledge partnership with HAL Management Academy, BEL Academy for Excellence (Nalanda), and the National Academy of Defence Production (NADP), the programme is designed to develop leadership and managerial capabilities that foster innovation and strengthen India's strategic edge in defence production.
