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Indigenisation

noun / in-DIJ-uh-nuh-ZAY-shuhn / Medium
Meaning

The process of developing and sourcing goods, services, or technologies domestically rather than relying on foreign imports

Origin / Etymology

Latin indigena (native) + suffix -isation

Synonyms
Localisation Domestic manufacturing Self-reliance Make-in-India
Antonyms
Import dependence Foreign reliance Outsourcing
Example Sentence
"India's defence indigenisation push aims to raise domestic procurement from 65% to 75% of the defence capital budget by 2025-26."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Essential for GS-3 (Defence, Economy) and GS-2 (governance) answers on Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, semiconductor policy, and maritime shipbuilding. Also applicable to cultural indigenisation (preserving indigenous traditions against globalisation) in GS-1.

Relevant Subjects
Security Defence Science Tech Economy
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