Assam aims to bring arms manufacturing to eastern frontiers via Nellie park
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated the proposed facility in Morigaon will create skilled jobs and shorten supply lines.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday that a proposed defence park in Morigaon district will locate arms production nearer to the country's eastern borders. According to The Assam Tribune, the facility is intended to shorten supply lines and provide employment for skilled youth.
The state Cabinet approved the allotment of approximately 1,984 acres at Nellie for the first defence park in the state on November 3. In a social media post, Sarma described the project as dedicated to the security of Bharat.
Sarma previously discussed the establishment of a defence corridor in the state with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in 2024. He noted that while the proposal was at an advanced stage of consideration, the sensitive nature of the issue meant it might take time.
The state government has introduced the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025 to encourage investment and innovation. This policy includes incentives such as capital subsidies, production-linked incentives, transport subsidies, and SGST reimbursement.
If the project is approved, Assam will become the third state to host a notified defence corridor, joining Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The policy also includes provisions for supporting skill development in the aerospace and defence manufacturing sectors.