ENA Sectors 2025-01-23 16:24:42 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Lucknow, Jan 23 (KNN)</strong> In a landmark move towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, Uttar Pradesh is set to strengthen its position in indigenous ammunition production with a Rs 322.2 crore investment by Navbharat Defence Systems Pvt Ltd.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The ambitious project, located in the Jhansi node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, spans 43.5 hectares allocated by the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The first phase will focus on manufacturing high explosives like TNT, RDX, HMX, NC, and NG&mdash;essential components for advanced military hardware such as missiles, artillery shells, and guns. Production is slated to commence by the end of 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative is expected to generate approximately 800 direct and indirect jobs, offering a significant economic boost to the region while addressing the nations strategic defence needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Navbharat Defence Systems' Director, Dhananjay Singh, hailed the transparent and efficient land allocation process facilitated through UPEIDAs single-window system and the Invest UP portal.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The transparent approach by UPEIDA underscores Uttar Pradeshs incredible industrial transformation. We are grateful to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the state government for their unwavering support, Singh said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Sharing his journey, Singh highlighted the shift from commercial explosive production in Chhattisgarh to defence manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh. This is our first defence venture, and we anticipate creating skilled opportunities for nearly 1,000 people in this sector, he added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Jhansi Defence Industrial Corridor has emerged as a hub for high-value defence manufacturing, attracting investments and top talent from across the nation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This project is a testament to Uttar Pradeshs commitment to fostering innovation, self-reliance, and national security through robust industrial infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As the countdown to 2025 begins, the corridor stands as a beacon of Indias defence aspirations, reaffirming its place in the global defence manufacturing landscape.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 40768 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/uttar-pradesh-gives-rs-322-cr-boost-for-indigenous-defence-manufacturing-in-jhansi 2025-01-23 16:24:42 knnindia.co.in