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Guwahati: Assam plans to build its first defence park at Nellie in the Morigaon district. The state cabinet approved the move on November 3. Officials earmarked 1,984 acres for the project. This move shifts the state into the arms manufacturing sector. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the plan on November 9.
Sarma wants to position the state as a manufacturing hub for India’s eastern region. The facility aims to cut down supply timelines for military equipment. It will also create jobs for local skilled youth. Sarma previously discussed the corridor with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in 2024. At the time, the chief minister noted the proposal reached an advanced stage of consideration.
The state government claims the project will bolster national security. A video from the Chief Minister stated, "We have stood guard for India; now, we will build for India." The administration claims the state is currently moving at missile speed. Officials expect the site to strengthen the industrial presence of the state while simplifying replenishment for the military.
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