A very positive move has been spearheaded by the Defense Minister by announcing the Services and Skills inclusion in the mandatory 30 percent part to be locally generated,as part of Procurement contracts now onwards.The minister is very pragmatic in the sense that the content of offset can't be summarily discussed as a ploy to window dress for any illegal,or unethical practice.Offset can and should include lot of incremental business to the local Indian companies,where the efficient and effective use of overseas hardware can happen through these services.
The local content of software,engineering services,third party hardware of jigs,fixtures and training on technology delivered through local Personnels can be very useful for the upkeep and serviceability
of Defence Systems.Incidentally this will have to necessarily include lot of T&M hardware,Services,skills of high technology and project management.This can all accrue to small scale,technopreneur driven local T&M companies.Most of them are highly accomplished people in their field and they can contribute immensely to the overall mission of "Make in India" objectives.
The Govt and Industry should do close collaboration and help Indigenisation in this program.
I am a little disappointed to see there is still lack of industry commitment on solving the call drop issue.The Government is wanting operators to improve infrastructure and use of better processes through available spectrum sharing and trading etc.But a vital and critical aspect is totally ignored
and that part is taking the help of Professional T&M service companies and solving through QoS
angle.Lets all remember the good quality telecom infrastructure includes the appropriate T&M equipment,services and automation.That will ensure proper pro-active quality gaps and how to resolve by better network roll outs.A side advantage will be increased revenues to the test industry,and it's critical role in resolving this nagging issue!
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