Minister of Defence Shri Rajnath Singh launched Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme to encourage innovation in the defense technologies. The Acing Development of Innovative Technology with iDEX scheme is launched by Rajnath Singh during the DefConnect 2024 in New Delhi.

• It serves as a pivotal moment in India’s defence innovation landscape, uniting key stakeholders such as the Armed Forces, defence industry leaders, start-ups, academia, and policymakers.
• iDEX framework: collaborative innovation for progress
• At the heart of this innovation ecosystem is the iDEX framework, a brainchild launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018.
• This framework provides a unified platform for various stakeholders in the defence and aerospace sectors, acting as an umbrella organization overseeing technology development and potential collaborations.