"New path for investment opened," says MP CM Mohan Yadav after groundbreaking ceremony of Shivpuri defence manufacturing facility
Shivpuri, July 5
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that missiles will be manufactured at the defence manufacturing facility to be established by Adani Defence, with employment generation in Shivpuri.
CM Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Missile and Propellant Manufacturing Facility by Adani Defence at Shivpuri, worth Rs 2,500 crore. Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) Director Jeet Adani was also present at the event.
Speaking to reporters, CM Mohan Yadav called it a "new path for investment" in Madhya Pradesh.
He said, "A new path for investment has opened in Madhya Pradesh. Defence Corridor's first project is worth 2500 to 3000 crore. Missiles will be manufactured in it, and with its help, people here will get employment. Here, the inauguration and groundbreaking of various development works worth Rs 211 crore have taken place. In the future, many other gifts will also be received."
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia hailed the project as a significant milestone in private sector investment in Shivpuri.
Scindia told reporters, "This auspicious beginning has been made possible today under the leadership of PM Modi and the state's CM Mohan Yadav. Investments ranging from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 crore in the Guna cement plant and an investment of Rs 2,500 to Rs 3,000 crore in Shivpuri are significant milestones. It is not just missile propellant; gunpowder, missile assembly, and some of the world's most modern weaponry will be manufactured here in Shivpuri. This represents the largest investment by a private sector company not just in India, but in all of South Asia."
The state-of-the-art defence manufacturing plant to be established in Shivpuri will position the region as a major defence manufacturing hub of the country. With the existing Small Arms Manufacturing Complex in Gwalior and this new advanced defence plant in Shivpuri, a robust defence ecosystem will develop across the entire Gwalior-Chambal region.
The project is expected to give employment to 5,000 people in the region.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive investment of Rs 2,500 crore! This is what Make in India is all about. But I'm slightly concerned about environmental impact in Shivpuri district. Hope proper clearances were done. Still, good to see private sector stepping up for national security 🇮🇳
As someone who follows defence manufacturing globally, this is a big deal. Largest private sector investment in defence in South Asia - that's significant. But Adani's track record on delivery needs scrutiny. Let's see if actual production starts on time.
Modi ji and Scindia ji working together for MP's progress! First Gwalior small arms, now Shivpuri missiles - Gwalior-Chambal becoming defence hub. My only concern: we need skilled workers for these jobs. Time to upgrade ITIs in this region. Abki baar, training pe kaam!
This is a welcome step towards defence self-reliance. Missile and propellant manufacturing in central India makes strategic sense - away from borders. But Rs 2500 cr investment needs transparent monitoring. Hope there's a local hiring quota and not just contract labour.
Finally, something for Shivpuri's youth! Too long have we depended on agriculture alone. But the government must ensure skill development programmes are in place. Empty promises won't help - concrete training centres needed. Still, a greenfield project like this gives hope for backward districts.
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