Minister Scindia to lay foundation stone for Rs 2,500 crore Adani Group's defence manufacturing plant in MP
New Delhi, July 4
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North-Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will lay the foundation stone on Sunday for Adani Group's Rs 2,500 crore defence manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, a project expected to strengthen the state's position as an emerging defence manufacturing hub.
The project is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives and is aimed at boosting indigenous defence production, according to a statement.
The facility is expected to generate around 5,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities while integrating local micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into the defence manufacturing supply chain.
The statement further noted that the project is the result of the minister's sustained efforts to attract investment to the Gwalior-Chambal region, which is gradually emerging as a major defence manufacturing cluster.
The upcoming plant in Shivpuri will complement Adani Group's existing small arms manufacturing complex, helping create a comprehensive defence manufacturing ecosystem in the region.
Construction of the facility is expected to be completed within the next three years, following which commercial production is scheduled to begin.
In addition, more than 25 local MSMEs are already linked to the Adani Group's Small Arms Complex manufacturing facility in Gwalior, and the new project is expected to further expand opportunities for ancillary industries.
Moreover, the Gwalior plant had supplied the first batch of 'Prahar' light machine guns (LMGs) to the Indian Army 11 months ahead of schedule and has already generated around 3,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The defence manufacturing project is among several major industrial investments announced for the Gwalior-Chambal region in recent years, alongside a jacket manufacturing unit at Badarwas and a Rs 1,059 crore cement grinding unit in Guna.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great move for Gwalior-Chambal region! My family is from Shivpuri and this will transform the area. But why always Adani? Government should encourage more competition in defence manufacturing. Still, good for local youth who had to migrate for jobs earlier.
Excellent! The Gwalior plant delivered LMGs early, so this new facility should be reliable. But Rs 2,500 crore is a lot - hope the financials are transparent. Also, 25 MSMEs already linked is impressive for local economic growth. Make in India working on ground! 🔥
Interesting development. I'm an investor and watching India's defence manufacturing closely. This plant plus the existing complex creates a solid ecosystem. But execution is key - 3 years timeline seems ambitious. Hope MP govt provides necessary infrastructure support.
Finally some good news for MP! We always hear about industrialisation in Gujarat or Maharashtra. But why only Adani? The monopoly concerns are real. Also hope environmental clearances are proper - Shivpuri has beautiful forests. Development shouldn't come at nature's cost.
As a defence analyst, this is a positive step. The 'Prahar' LMG delivery ahead of schedule shows competence. But India needs to focus on high-tech platforms too, not just small arms. Still, 5,000 jobs is significant for a rural district like Shivpuri.
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