Answer: Ministry of Defence
Notes: The Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme, led by the Ministry of Defence and executed by DRDO under 'Make in India', promotes self-reliance in defence. It provides grants to Indian industries, MSMEs, start-ups, and academic institutions to develop defence and dual-use technologies not currently available domestically. The scheme fosters a culture of military technology design and development among private sectors, focusing on pioneering niche technologies and fostering collaboration among Armed Forces, research bodies, academia, and private entities.
