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Hindustan Times
35 minutes ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
UP Defence Corridor: Seven companies start production
Seven defence manufacturing firms have started operations under the Uttar Pradesh's Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) project and land has been allotted to 47 companies where construction activity has begun. Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor is not only generating direct and indirect employment, but also developing skills aligned with global aerospace and defence standards. (For Representation) The state government is focusing on speedy rollout of the project. Around ₹ 28,809 crore has been invested across six nodes of the corridor, including Kanpur, Jhansi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Agra and Chitrakoot. Meanwhile, the execution of lease deeds is in process for approximately 10 more companies. According to Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), the nodal agency for the project, seven defence manufacturing firms have commenced commercial production in the defence industrial corridor. The Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Ltd has started operations at its ₹ 1,500 crore ammunition manufacturing facility in Kanpur. In Aligarh, the Amitec Electronics Ltd has begun producing advanced electronic warfare systems and satellite technology, following an investment of ₹ 330 crore. Also in Aligarh, Werywin Defence Pvt Ltd has launched manufacturing of small arms with a ₹ 65 crore investment. Lucknow is witnessing growth in advanced materials and missile systems. Aerolloy Technologies, with a ₹ 320 crore investment, has started titanium casting operations in the state capital. The DRDO's BrahMos Aerospace has commenced production and assembly of the BrahMos NG missile system at its ₹ 300 crore facility in the state capital. Further boosting the Kanpur's industrial momentum, AR Polymers Pvt Ltd has begun production of ballistic materials and safety gear with a ₹ 48 crore investment. Additionally, Adhunik Materials and Sciences Pvt Ltd. has started manufacturing defence textiles with ₹ 38.58 crore investment. In addition to indigenous manufacturing of defence products, the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor is not only generating direct and indirect employment, but also developing skills aligned with global aerospace and defence standards, said the state government. Moreover, with the largest micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) base in the state, the corridor is focusing to empower them and startups so that they become part of the defence supply chain.
Indian Express
39 minutes ago
- Business
- Indian Express
UPEIDA starts process to get environmental compliance reports every 6 months
The Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has introduced a system to prepare environmental compliance reports every six months by laboratories accredited under the Environmental Protection Act and certified by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). The accredited labs will not only monitor environmental parameters, but also prepare reports in the prescribed format and upload them online to ensure transparency and promote sustainable industrial development. The initiative has been implemented for projects under the Defence Industrial Corridor and the Industrial Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC). According to UPEIDA, the process will soon begin at sites that have received environmental clearances. The move will ensure adherence to environmental norms, while also boosting investor confidence in the state's commitment to responsible development. UPEIDA has received environmental clearance in the districts of Aligarh, Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Chitrakoot, and Jhansi, where land acquisition and development work for the Defence Industrial Corridor is currently underway. From now on, environmental parameters in these areas will be regularly monitored. Every six months, the accredited labs will conduct sampling, field inspections, and collect inputs from officials concerned to prepare detailed compliance reports. The report will contain details of the status of major environmental components such as air, water, noise and soil. The reports will also be submitted online to the authorities responsible for environmental clearance, including the State Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the Union Ministry of Environment. Meanwhile, the environmental clearance for Agra and Unnao is in its final stages. Once approved, development work will begin as well in these districts, it is learnt. The government said the system adopted by UPEIDA is set to become a model for industries being developed under the Industrial Corridor across the state. This step will play a key role in positioning the state as an environmentally responsible industrial hub, while simultaneously boosting employment, investment, and economic activity, it added.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UP acquires 96% land for defence industrial corridor
1 2 Lucknow: The state's ambitious Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC) project has completed 96% of the land acquisition process , officials said. Out of the total approved 2,097 hectare, 2,015 hectare has already been purchased and acquired, an official spokesperson said on Wednesday. The UP expressways industrial development authority ( UPEIDA ) is working at an accelerated pace to complete the corridor by Nov 2025, he added. As part of the acquisition drive, compensation has been disbursed to approximately 5,800 farmers, with Jhansi district witnessing the highest number of beneficiaries — over 2,000 farmers received compensation for their land, officials said. Out of the total 2,015 hectare of land for the corridor, more than 1,794 hectare land has been purchased, while over 220 hectare land has been reacquired, transferred, or exchanged. This project is being developed across six nodes: Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Aligarh, Chitrakoot and Agra. UPEIDA officials said the highest land acquisition has taken place in the Jhansi node, with over 1,087 hectare secured. In Chitrakoot, more than 274 hectare has been acquired in two phases, followed by over 222 hectare in Kanpur Nagar, 160 hectare in Lucknow, 158 hectare in Aligarh (in two phases), and 112 hectare in Agra (also in two phases). "The land acquisition process has remained transparent, with a strong focus on protecting farmers' interests as per directions of chief minister Yogi Adityanath ," officials said. So far, 5,800 farmers have received compensation for their land. The highest number of beneficiaries is in Jhansi, where 2,037 farmers were compensated. This is followed by 1,816 farmers in Chitrakoot (in two phases), 833 in Kanpur Nagar, 493 in Aligarh (in two phases), 369 in Agra (in two phases) and 260 in Lucknow. In terms of property registration (sale deeds), a total of 2,345 sale deeds have been completed. "CM Yogi has called the corridor a key part of UP's industrial development and of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision. The govt aims to make UP a $1 trillion economy through this project. Timely completion of the corridor is expected to boost industrial activity and create a large number of local jobs," officials said.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Missiles in Lucknow, drones in Aligarh: How UP is powering India's defence future
Uttar Pradesh marked a major milestone in India's push for defence self-reliance with the launch of a BrahMos missile manufacturing unit in Lucknow recently. As per reports, the state has attracted Rs 28,475 crore worth of investments through, with 57 companies already receiving land and 87 in the process. The Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor was announced in the 2018–19 Union Budget alongside another corridor in Tamil Nadu. It spans six cities — Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot — each selected for their expressway access and existing or planned air connectivity. Jewar near Aligarh is expected to gain an international airport, and airstrips are planned in Chitrakoot and Jhansi. From Lucknow to Aligarh In Lucknow, the new BrahMos facility marks the start of high-end missile production, with over 100 cruise missiles in the pipeline. The unit will also produce drones and ammunition, supported by a dedicated testing facility. Around 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect jobs are expected. Kanpur is hosting Asia's largest ammunition complex on 250 acres, set up by Adani Group. The facility will produce 41 weapon types, including drones, assault rifles, and light aircraft. Future expansion may take the investment to ₹3,000 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo Jhansi facility , named in memory of late Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, is spread across 531 hectares and has 16 firms. Bharat Dynamics Limited is leading with a Rs 140 crore missile plant, part of a broader Rs 400 crore investment. Other contributors include Saab AB and Indian arms manufacturers. In Agra , BHEL is setting up a Rs 400 crore radar and communication equipment facility on 123 hectares. Though construction is at an early stage, Agra is projected to become a key player in electronic warfare systems. Employment estimates are still being finalised. Live Events Aligarh has been identified as a drone and anti-drone hub, with 24 firms allotted land. Among them are Verwin Defence, Smith & Wesson (manufacturing revolvers and pistols), and Amit Industries (producing radar systems). Chitrakoot is emerging as a future-ready defence cluster with 85% of land already acquired. Development here includes drone, helicopter, missile, tank, robotic system production, and a firing range. Anshul Metal and Polymers is investing Rs 6,000 crore alone.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare
With Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating a state-of-the-art production facility in Lucknow under the Defence Industrial Corridor, the arrival of the Next Generation BrahMos marks a major leap. Lighter, smarter, and boasting extended range, these missiles signal India's commitment to future-ready defence. #Brahmos #India #Defence #BrahmosMissile #News #IndianDefence #Missile
