Highlights Rajnath Singh said, "The fountainhead of any capability emerges from the robustness of its foundation" "The foundation of our vision rests on three pillars. These are Research and Development, Public and Private Defence Production and Defence Exports," Rajnath Singh said Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday (February 5) said that attaining self-reliance in manufacturing of defence equipment is a crucial factor for maintaining India`s strategic autonomy. Addressing the `Startup Manthan` at Aero India 2021, Defence Minister said, "We have signed 128 MoUs, 19 ToTs, 4 Handing Overs, 18 Product Launches and 32 major announcements, totalling a grand figure of 201 feats. Further, 45 MSMEs participating in Aero India 2021 have bagged orders worth Rs 203 crore. This is a major achievement."