India bans import of 101 defence items to boost self reliance

Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh announced that India has put ban on 101 items to boost indigenous production. The list of 101 items was prepared by the Defence Ministry. This is being done to make India self-reliant under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
The list includes artillery guns, missile destroyers, ship-borne cruise missiles, light combat aircraft, light transport aircraft, long-range land attack cruise missiles, communication satellites, basic trainer aircraft, multi-barrel rocket launchers, a variety of radars, assault rifles, sniper rifles, mini UAVs and different types of ammunition.
Around 260 schemes are involved in the selected 101 items. They were contracted by the tri-services at a cost of Rs 3.5 lakh crores between 2015 and 2020. Also, contracts worth Rs 4 lakh crores are to be placed upon domestic industries in the next 6 to 7 years. Hence, this is of great boost to the domestic industries. This will help India become self-reliant.
Of the 101 items, almost Rs 1,30,000 crores are anticipated for army and Indian Air Force.
The embargo on the imports is to be implemented between 2020 and 2024. The Indian Army is to import wheeled 200 armoured fighting vehicle by December 2021. It is of worth Rs 5,000 crore.
Embargo is the official ban on trade and other commercial activity in the country.