<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the approval for proposals worth more than Rs 70,500 crore in the defence sector as a "boost to self-reliance" and said it was a reaffirmation of the faith in Indian talent.</p>.<p>India on Thursday approved the capital acquisition of a plethora of indigenously-developed military hardware, including the indigenous BrahMos missiles, marine diesel engines, artillery gun systems, electronic warfare suits and utility helicopters, at a cost of Rs 70,584 crore as part of a mega procurement plan.</p>.<p>All the platforms and weapons systems are being procured from domestic sources.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/defence-ministry-approves-capital-acquisition-of-military-hardware-worth-rs-70500-crore-1200735.html" target="_blank">Defence Ministry approves capital acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 70,500 crore</a></strong></p>.<p>Tagging Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's tweet asserting that persistent efforts are being undertaken to ensure self-reliance in the defence sector and proposals worth more than Rs 70,500 crore have been approved, Modi said, "A boost to self-reliance in defence, also reaffirming our faith in Indian talent."</p>.<p>In another tweet, the prime minister urged people to visit the Matua Maha Mela 2023, will will be held from March 19 to 25 at Shreedham Thakurnagar, Thakurbari, West Bengal.</p>.<p>"The Matua Maha Mela 2023 is an important event which showcases the vibrant culture of the Matua community. I would urge more people to visit the Mela," he said.</p>.<p>"Humanity will forever be indebted to Shri Shri Harichand Thakur Ji for showing the path of kindness and service," Modi added.</p>
<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the approval for proposals worth more than Rs 70,500 crore in the defence sector as a "boost to self-reliance" and said it was a reaffirmation of the faith in Indian talent.</p>.<p>India on Thursday approved the capital acquisition of a plethora of indigenously-developed military hardware, including the indigenous BrahMos missiles, marine diesel engines, artillery gun systems, electronic warfare suits and utility helicopters, at a cost of Rs 70,584 crore as part of a mega procurement plan.</p>.<p>All the platforms and weapons systems are being procured from domestic sources.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/defence-ministry-approves-capital-acquisition-of-military-hardware-worth-rs-70500-crore-1200735.html" target="_blank">Defence Ministry approves capital acquisition of military hardware worth Rs 70,500 crore</a></strong></p>.<p>Tagging Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's tweet asserting that persistent efforts are being undertaken to ensure self-reliance in the defence sector and proposals worth more than Rs 70,500 crore have been approved, Modi said, "A boost to self-reliance in defence, also reaffirming our faith in Indian talent."</p>.<p>In another tweet, the prime minister urged people to visit the Matua Maha Mela 2023, will will be held from March 19 to 25 at Shreedham Thakurnagar, Thakurbari, West Bengal.</p>.<p>"The Matua Maha Mela 2023 is an important event which showcases the vibrant culture of the Matua community. I would urge more people to visit the Mela," he said.</p>.<p>"Humanity will forever be indebted to Shri Shri Harichand Thakur Ji for showing the path of kindness and service," Modi added.</p>