Assam government plans first defence park in Morigaon

The Assam government is planning to establish its first defence park on approximately 1,984 acres of land in the Nellie area of Morigaon district. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the initiative, stating that the facility aims to bring arms manufacturing closer to India’s eastern frontiers to shorten supply lines and enable faster replenishment of military equipment.

The Assam Cabinet approved the land allotment for the project on November 3. The initiative is intended to create skilled employment opportunities for local youth and marks the state’s entry into the defence manufacturing sector. This development aligns with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision to bolster domestic manufacturing.

Sarma previously discussed the proposal for a defence corridor in the state with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in 2024. The state government plans to organize roadshows and promotional initiatives to attract domestic investment to the region.