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Detailed explanation-1: -Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of Ministry of Defence to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Ministry of Defence initiative Programme of MoD (Ministry of Defence) executed by DRDO, meeting the requirements of Tri- Services, Defence Production and DRDO.

Detailed explanation-3: -Technology Development Fund (TDF) has been established to promote self-reliance in defence technology as a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It is a programme of MoD (Ministry of Defence) executed by DRDO meeting the requirements of Tri-Services, Defence Production and DRDO.

Detailed explanation-4: -Technology Development Fund (TDF) is the programme initiated by the Ministry of Defence, India and executed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Established with the aim of promoting self-reliance in the nation’s defence technology, it is a part of the popular Make in India initiative.

Detailed explanation-5: -Smt. Nidhi Bansal is an Engineering graduate of PEC, Chandigarh (1988) and holds a Masters from IISc Bangalore in Mechanical Engineering. She has also attended various specialization courses including at IIM, Ahmedabad and other universities.