He also said the government is committed to rectify any shortcoming found in the weapon system after enquiry into the incident.
The ministry in a statement had said: "On March 9, 2022, in the course of a routine maintenance, a technical malfunction led to the accidental firing of a missile."
India has called for restraint on all sides as tensions between Russia and NATO escalated further after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised the independence of two states of Ukraine.
The Defence Minister said that the Northeastern region will be made a big tourism hub and Manipur's development through tourism would be tremendous.
The Minister termed education as a key sector that plays a part in the development of all other areas, exhorting the private sector to join hands with the Government to achieve 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) in the field and ensure holistic development of children.
Rajnath said the projects are important from the security point of view and hoped that Uttar Pradesh will be able to get a special place in terms of defence manufacturing units.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the National War Memorial.
Describing Uttarakhand as the "land of bravehearts", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the country's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat was one such braveheart from the state who remained true to his duties till the very end.
Terming the victory as a triumph of justice over injustice, Singh said, the war fought against the atrocities on common people showed India's commitment towards humanity.
Multiple platforms designed and developed by the DRDO, and which have been handed over to the armed forces of the country, have strengthened the security architecture of India, he said.
India has won direct wars with Pakistan and will also win indirect one as well, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday after inaugurating 'Swarnim Vijay Parv' celebration at India Gate on 50 years of India's 1971 war.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Brig L.S. Lidder at Brar Square at Delhi Cantt, before cremation.
The Defence Minister said that the probe will be headed by Air Marshal Manavendra Singh.
He described the first-ever India-Russia 2+2 ministerial dialogue as a special initiative taken by the leaders of the two countries, which signals the higher relevance and necessity for cooperation between the two nations.
Innovation, research and development and the number of startups have increased in the defence industry due to these initiatives, Singh said.
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