About ‘RAKSHA’ framework:
- It is a comprehensive strategic framework outlining India’s road map and vision for defence diplomacy and global defence partnerships over the next 10 years.
- The document seeks to strengthen India’s strategic engagement with friendly nations by aligning national security objectives with proactive international cooperation.
- It lays down an actionable vision aimed at promoting long-term stability, strengthening partnerships, and advancing India’s role in an evolving global security environment.
- Key pillars highlighted in the strategic blueprint include:
- Strategic Partnerships: Deepening bilateral and multilateral security cooperation.
- Capacity Building: Enhancing joint military exercises, training programmes, and sharing best practices with friendly nations.
- Indigenous Exports: Promoting Make-in-India defence platforms to establish the nation as a reliable global defence manufacturing hub.
- Maritime security: Strengthening India’s role as a Net Security Provider and First Responder in the Indian Ocean Region.
