The state government approved the project during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The Assam government has decided to develop a state-of-the-art defence park over approximately 6,000 bighas of land at Nelli in Morigaon district, according to ANI and The New Indian Express.
The decision was approved during a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 3. The Industries Department will be allotted the land near Jagiroad for the project.
A government statement said the proposed park is expected to address a longstanding gap in land availability for large-scale defence manufacturing investments. The initiative aligns with the national vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The state government notified the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy, 2025, on February 23, 2025. The policy covers sectors including aircraft manufacturing, advanced defence equipment, small arms, ammunition, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, and avionics.
To attract domestic and international investors, the state will organise roadshows and promotional initiatives. The policy offers incentives such as capital investment subsidies, reimbursement of the state's share of GST, and assistance for power and transportation costs.
The initiative is expected to generate employment opportunities and strengthen the state's industrial ecosystem. Benefits under the policy will be extended subject to prescribed terms and conditions.
