Vendor Conclave in association with CII, Visakhapatnam chapter to increase our vendor base with an aim to promote "Make in India". In addition, the aim of this meet was to enhance awareness of vendors on procurement procedures, indigenisation, inspection modalities and avenues for new vendors in supply of spares and stores to Navy. The meet was also aimed to encourage young entrepreneurs, MSMEs and startups to participate in indigenized manufacturing and development of products and work towards reducing imports to achieve self-reliance under the aegis of Make in India programme. The Conclave was attended by various DPSUs and firms and approx 130 vendors participated