The state government will develop a defence manufacturing hub on 6,000 bighas of land in Morigaon district.
The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved the development of a defence park at Nelli in Morigaon district on November 3. According to The Pioneer, the project will be situated on approximately 6,000 bighas of land near Jagiroad, which will be allotted to the Industries Department.
The initiative aims to establish the state as a manufacturing hub for the defence sector. A government statement noted that the park is intended to address a previous lack of dedicated land banks that had limited large-scale investments in the state.
The project aligns with the national 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision. To draw in global and domestic companies, the state government plans to conduct promotional roadshows to highlight local investment prospects.
The development follows the notification of the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy, 2025, on February 23. This five-year policy covers sectors including aircraft manufacturing, drones, small arms, ammunition, and avionics.
To support these industries, the policy provides incentives such as capital investment subsidies, reimbursement of the state's share of GST, and assistance for power and transport costs. It also includes land allotment subsidies and production-linked incentives.
The government expects the park and the new policy to create significant employment and provide a foundation for long-term economic growth in the region.
