The Impressive TimesNew Delhi ,5th July: Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region and Member of Parliament from Guna–Shivpuri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, today Sunday laid the foundation stone for South Asia’s largest private-sector missile and advanced defence manufacturing ecosystem being established by Adani Defence & Aerospace in Shivpuri district, in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. During the programme, Scindia highlighted that the project marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities while accelerating the industrial transformation of Madhya Pradesh.
Union Minister Scindia stated that the Adani defence manufacturing ecosystem, being developed with an investment of approximately ₹2,500 crore, will significantly strengthen India’s defence manufacturing capabilities while establishing the Gwalior–Chambal region as one of the country’s leading defence manufacturing hubs. Scindia described the project as a new dawn and a landmark chapter in the nation’s journey of nation-building, national service and national security.
Scindia emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s moment has arrived and the country is advancing at an unprecedented pace towards self-reliance in the defence sector. Scindia further noted that under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a preferred destination for industrial investment, and this project marks a historic milestone in that journey.
Strategic location to strengthen national defence logistics
Scindia highlighted that the defence complex, coming up in Kolaras in Shivpuri district, enjoys a strategic location near the Kota Corridor and the Bombay–Gwalior National Highway, enabling faster and more efficient supply of defence equipment to military establishments across the country.
Scindia stated that the facility will manufacture advanced missile systems, precision-guided munitions and next-generation defence technologies. Scindia noted that the project will strengthen India’s indigenous defence production capabilities, enhance export potential, and further reinforce the objectives of the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
5,000 jobs and new opportunities for local industries
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that the project is expected to generate nearly 5,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. Scindia highlighted that the project will also integrate hundreds of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) from the Gwalior–Chambal region into the defence manufacturing supply chain, providing a significant boost to the local economy.
Scindia places four key development proposals before the Chief Minister for Shivpuri
Union Minister Scindia presented four major proposals to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav aimed at the holistic development of Shivpuri.
Scindia sought approval for a ₹100 crore, 14-kilometre circular road connecting Guna Naka, Gwalior Naka, Durgadas Rathore Square, Bhadaiya Kund, Jhansi Road and Karawal Bridge. Scindia also requested the establishment of a 108-foot statue of Lord Shiva in Shivpuri, the creation of a Super Speciality Wing and Cardiology Department at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Medical College, and approval for a new Government College at Khod in Shivpuri Assembly constituency. Scindia expressed confidence that these initiatives would provide fresh momentum to the district’s overall development.
A new chapter in industrial growth for the Gwalior–Chambal region
Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted that the jacket manufacturing unit at Badarwas, the nearly ₹2,000 crore cement grinding unit in Guna, and now the ₹2,500 crore defence manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri together demonstrate that the Gwalior–Chambal region is rapidly emerging as one of Central India’s foremost industrial and investment destinations.
Scindia expressed confidence that in the coming years the region would become a major driver of India’s defence production, employment generation and industrial growth.
Scindia family has a historic legacy in strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities: Scindia
Union Minister Scindia emphasized that laying the foundation stone for the new defence manufacturing facility in Shivpuri was a matter of immense pride, as contributing to India’s defence capabilities has long been part of the Scindia family’s historical legacy.
Scindia noted that during the reign of Mahadji Scindia, ordnance factories and armouries were established in Mathura, Delhi, Gwalior, Kalpi and Gohad. Scindia further recalled that the Jiwaji Industrial Research Laboratory (JIRL), established in Gwalior by Maharaja Jiwajirao Scindia, was later dedicated to the Ministry of Defence and subsequently evolved into the Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), which continues to play a significant role in India’s defence research and development.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that the foundation of this modern defence manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri marks the beginning of another important chapter in the distinguished legacy of strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities
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