(THE GIST OF PIB) Department of Defence Production issues notification for re-organisation of DGQA

(MARCH-2024)

The reorganisation of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) under the Ministry of Defence, aimed at expediting quality assurance processes, reducing bureaucracy, and supporting India’s defence manufacturing industry.

Department of Defence Production issued a notification for re-organisation of the Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA) to streamline processes and reduce decision-making layers.
Aimed at facilitating ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and achieving self-reliance (Aatmnirbharta) in Defence.
Re-organisation aligned with corporatisation of Ordnance Factories into new DPSUs and increased involvement of private defence industry.
New structure enables single point technical support for equipment/weapon platform and uniformity in product-based Quality Assurance (QA).
Introduction of separate Directorate of Defence Testing and Evaluation Promotion for transparent allocation of Proof Ranges and testing facilities.
Emphasis on automation and digitization of QA processes to enhance engagement of Defence Industry with DGQA.
Reforms expected to boost indigenization efforts under ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ by providing Indian standards and promoting export of high-quality defence products.