Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme

The government has approved the launch of ‘Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)’ in order to give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing.
The Government has accorded high priority to development of the manufacturing base of Defence and Aerospace sectors in the country under “Make in India” initiative to reduce dependence on imports.
The Scheme aims to promote indigenous defence production, with special focus on participation of MSMEs and Start Ups by bridging gaps in defence testing infrastructure in the country.
The Scheme has an outlay of Rs 400 crore for creating state of the art testing infrastructure over the duration of five years.
It envisages to set up test facilities in partnership with private industry.
The projects under the Scheme will be provided with up to 75% government funding in the form of ‘Grant-in-Aid’.
The remaining 25% of the project cost will have to be borne by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) whose constituents will be Indian private entities and State Governments.
Only private entities registered in India and State Government agencies will qualify for forming the implementation agency for the Scheme.
The SPVs under the Scheme will be registered under Companies Act 2013.