ENA State 2025-07-23 16:17:14 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Lucknow, Jul 23 (KNN)</strong> In a significant move towards bolstering defence manufacturing in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday and approved several key decisions aimed at accelerating the progress of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">One of the major highlights of the meeting was the approval to establish a Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) research centre in Lucknow.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This centre is expected to strengthen research capabilities and innovation in the defence sector within the state.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Defence Corridor, which spans six key nodes&mdash;Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot&mdash;will be further supported through coordinated efforts across finance, infrastructure, and skill development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state government has partnered with seven public sector banks to provide credit support and financing facilities to companies investing in the defence sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To enhance the talent pool and technical expertise, collaborations have been initiated with institutions such as the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC), Aerospace &amp; Aviation Sector Skill Council, IIT Kanpur, IIT BHU, and DRDO.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These partnerships will offer specialised training in emerging areas like drone technology, precision engineering, smart materials, and sensor development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The cabinet also reviewed infrastructure preparedness in corridor zones, ensuring availability of land, electricity, road connectivity, and security.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These measures are part of a broader vision to create a conducive environment for global defence manufacturers and align with the Centres Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat missions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative marks a crucial step in transforming Uttar Pradesh into a national hub for defence production, innovation, and skilled employment.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42921 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/up-cabinet-accelerates-operationalizing-defence-corridor-spanning-six-cities-drdo-center-in-lucknow 2025-07-23 16:17:14 knnindia.co.in