Despite its potential for growth, the aerospace industry in India faces several challenges. Limited infrastructure, including inadequate airports and aerospace manufacturing facilities, hinders industry expansion. Technological dependence on foreign suppliers for critical components and systems poses risks to national security and self-reliance. Skilled labor shortages, particularly in specialized areas such as avionics and propulsion systems, present obstacles to industry development. Regulatory hurdles, including complex approval processes and bureaucratic inefficiencies, can delay projects and increase costs.
Additionally, funding constraints, both from the public and private sectors, limit investment in research, development, and infrastructure. Addressing these challenges requires collaborative efforts between government, industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and research organizations to foster innovation, build domestic capabilities, and create a conducive environment for the aerospace industry to thrive