Chitrakoot node of Defence Industrial Corridor gains impetus, BEL gets 75 hectares of land

Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday handed over the land allotment letter for 75 hectares in the Chitrakoot node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor to Bharat Electronics Limited Chairman and Managing Director Manoj Jain.

"This initiative will play an important role in establishing Uttar Pradesh as a strong and reliable identity in the field of defence manufacturing, while also accelerating the overall economic and industrial development of the Bundelkhand region," Adityanath said.

Strategically located in central India, the Chitrakoot node is emerging as a major centre for defence production due to its excellent logistics connectivity and geographical suitability. In the coming time, it will become a key driver of investment, employment generation and high technology-based industrial development, according to an official statement.


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"Under this project, Bharat Electronics Limited will establish an advanced manufacturing unit for the production of state-of-the-art radar and air defence systems with an investment of approximately Rs 562.5 crore. This initiative will not only strengthen high-technology-based production in the defence sector but will also provide a new direction to the expansion of industrial efficiency and technical capabilities in the state.

As a result, there is a possibility of generating more than 300 direct employment opportunities, while large-scale indirect employment will also be created in ancillary and allied sectors, opening new avenues for local youth," the chief minister said.

He emphasised that the establishment of this high-technology unit in Chitrakoot will create quality employment opportunities for local youth, significantly reducing the need for migration to other regions for jobs. This project will not only strengthen the regional economy but will also institutionally promote the development of technically skilled human resources, research and innovation, thereby strengthening the creation of a modern industrial ecosystem in the state.

"This initiative will provide a strong foundation to the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat by decisively strengthening indigenous production capacity in the defence sector. It will reduce dependence on imports and enable the creation of a strong, self-reliant and integrated defence industrial ecosystem in the country. At the same time, the project will accelerate the development of ancillary and MSME-based industries and create new opportunities for advanced technological collaboration, innovation and knowledge transfer, which will help establish the state as a major hub in defence production," Adityanath said.

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The chief minister also mentioned that Chitrakoot, which has been known for its rich cultural and spiritual heritage, is now moving towards establishing a new and strong identity in the field of defence manufacturing as well.

"The proposed advanced industrial unit here will not only give new momentum to regional development but will also concretely realise the vision of balanced, inclusive and multidimensional development of the state, creating a strong synergy between traditional heritage and modern industrial progress," he added.