Category 5: Leadership and Ecosystem Growth in MRO

Expanding India’s MRO Capabilities: Enhancing Human Capital for Global Leadership

India's MRO sector has immense potential due to its highly skilled workforce and technical expertise. Optimizing MRO human capital can strengthen India's Comprehensive National Power (CNP) by enhancing military readiness, economic growth, and global influence. Prioritizing military MRO training, leveraging veterans, and upskilling new entrants is crucial. Digitizing MRO talent through a national database will facilitate global deployment. By adopting a strategic approach similar to the IT sector, India can position itself as a global MRO hub, providing world-class maintenance services and skilled personnel. With coordinated investments in training and digital integration, India can lead the international MRO industry.

Moving from Policies to Ecosystems: A New Approach for MSMEs in India

Traditional policy-driven approaches to MSME growth often create barriers through rigid criteria, limiting competition and innovation. While policies aim to provide financial support and direction, they sometimes fail to deliver desired outcomes. A shift toward ecosystem-based models, such as ONDC and GeM, fosters organic growth by creating inclusive networks where businesses of all sizes compete on merit. Unlike policies that impose restrictions, ecosystems enable fair competition, driving innovation, quality, and better pricing. By prioritizing ecosystem creation over micromanagement, India can unlock MSMEs' true potential, fostering a dynamic and resilient economy where the best ideas thrive.

Unlocking the Potential of MSMEs in the Aerospace and Defence Sector: A Call for Simplification and Collaboration

India’s MSMEs are crucial to the industrial sector but face challenges integrating into Aerospace & Defence (A&D) supply chains. While OEMs require reliable vendors, MSMEs struggle with complex approval processes, often hindered by inspection agencies. This disconnect limits their potential. A peer review or rating system, similar to ONDC and GeM, could improve transparency and trust, allowing MSMEs easier access to OEMs. Removing bureaucratic barriers and creating efficient vendor pipelines will strengthen India's A&D ecosystem. By adopting such innovations, India can empower MSMEs, boost self-reliance, and position itself as a global manufacturing leader in critical industries.

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) in Defense Forces: Balancing In-House Capabilities and Vendor Support

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) are essential for ensuring the longevity and readiness of defense equipment. Defense forces operate a diverse range of complex assets, requiring a balance between in-house MRO and vendor support. In-house MRO ensures control, rapid response, and integration with combat operations, while public and private vendors offer specialized expertise and additional capacity. Aging equipment, reliance on foreign components, and geopolitical factors add challenges. Effective MRO strategies require leveraging both internal capabilities and external partnerships to maintain operational readiness and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring defense assets remain mission-ready in both peacetime and conflict scenarios.

INDIAN MRO VIDESH: India’s Path to Becoming a Global MRO Hub

India's Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector is poised for significant growth, playing a vital role in economic and strategic advancement. With expanding aviation, defense, and maritime industries, the demand for MRO services is rising. Challenges such as indigenization delays and regulatory hurdles must be addressed through technology adoption, workforce training, and infrastructure development. Strategic focus areas include automation, regulatory streamlining, green MRO practices, and financial support. Indian missions abroad and global partnerships will further enhance India's MRO footprint. With industry and government collaboration, India can establish itself as a global MRO hub, driving economic growth and influence.