By when has India aimed to achieve its defence production of ₹3 lakh crore, which will strengthen its position as a global defence manufacturing hub?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 2029
Explanation:
• Defence Production target announced under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
• ₹3 lakh crore goal includes ₹50,000 crore defence exports.
• Driven by Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 reforms.
• Focus on indigenisation and private sector participation.
Information Booster:
• Defence Industrial Corridors established in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
• DRDO–industry collaboration strengthened for indigenous platforms.
• Strategic sector opened with higher FDI limits in defence manufacturing.
Additional Knowledge (Incorrect Options):
(a) 2028
• No official defence production target fixed for this year.
(b) 2030
• Used in other sectoral visions, not defence production target.
(c) 2032
• Not referenced in defence manufacturing policy timelines.