The state government will allot land in Morigaon district to attract aerospace and defence manufacturing investments.
The Assam government has approved the development of a state-of-the-art defence park over approximately 6,000 bighas of land at Nelli in Morigaon district. The decision was taken during a state Cabinet meeting on November 3, according to reports by The New Indian Express and ANI.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that the proposed facility will bring arms manufacturing closer to the country's eastern frontiers. He stated that the park will shorten supply lines and enable faster replenishment while creating skilled jobs for youth.
The Industries Department will be allotted the land near Jagiroad for the project. The initiative aims to address a lack of dedicated land banks that has previously constrained large-scale investments in defence manufacturing in the state.
The project aligns with the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy, 2025, which was notified on February 23, 2025. The policy covers sectors including aircraft manufacturing, advanced defence equipment, small arms, ammunition, drones, and avionics.
To encourage investment, the state offers incentives such as capital investment subsidies, reimbursement of the state's share of GST, and assistance for transportation and power costs. The government also plans to organise roadshows to showcase industrial opportunities to domestic and international investors.
