Army Canteens

Ban on Imported Goods in Army Canteens Spurs Domestic Manufacturing and Self-Reliance

A four-year-old ban on the sale of imported items in Canteen Stores Department (CSD) outlets has significantly advanced the 'Make in India' initiative, leading to a rise in domestic manufacturing. The ban, implemented in October 2020, was aimed at supporting the “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” (self-reliant India movement), which encourages local...