Rajnath Singh performed the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ for a 10,000-ton Aluminium Extrusion Press at Yantra India Limited in Nagpur, calling it a step toward India’s self-reliance. He said the project reflects the country’s shift from importing to domestically producing critical infrastructure. He stressed that global conflicts disrupt supply chains, making it important for nations to produce defence-related essentials within their own borders. He also highlighted the sharp rise in India’s defence production and exports since 2014. The facility is expected to strengthen indigenous manufacturing for defence and aerospace, reduce import dependence, and support the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.