India’s Make-in-India initiative is gaining momentum with the country aiming to host the Olympics and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in defence. The Electronics and IT Ministry has announced plans to manufacture electronic components domestically for the 2026 Asian Athletics Championships and the 2028 Olympics. The ministry also aims to set up a semiconductor fabrication unit and a display manufacturing facility. In defence, the government is collaborating with Israeli firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to develop an AI-based system for the Indian Air Force. The system, named ‘Main Operating Base’, will help in real-time monitoring and decision-making.
