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New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) A new milestone in India’s progress towards ‘self-reliance’ in defense infrastructure was achieved on Saturday when Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the first batch of supersonic BrahMos missiles manufactured at the Lucknow unit of BrahMos Aerospace Limited.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described BrahMos as “the most capable weapon to protect not only India but our friendly countries across the world”.
He said that the production of the missile in Lucknow due to the efforts of the Defense Minister fulfills the ‘Make in India’ vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is a proud moment for the country.
He said, “BrahMos developed in Lucknow due to the efforts of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has become a symbol of national prosperity. Only when the citizens are safe, they will be able to sleep peacefully and the missile made in Lucknow ensures the security and prosperity of the entire country. I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh for this.”
Highlighting the success of the UP-Defence Manufacturing Corridor, the CM recalled that it was first announced at the 2018 Investors Summit as one of the two national corridors allotted to Uttar Pradesh.
Notably, work is in progress in six nodes – Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Jhansi and Chitrakoot with major projects including BrahMos in Lucknow, Bharat Dynamics Limited in Jhansi and AK-203 rifles in Amethi.
Similarly, more than 2,500 acres of land has been allotted so far, generating employment for more than 15,000 youth.
CM Yogi said that “BrahMos facility employs ITI, polytechnic and engineering graduates, linking national security with youth employment and self-reliance.”
The state government, in partnership with IIT Kanpur and IIT BHU, is also setting up two Centers of Excellence to promote defense technology and innovation.
Also, during the program, Dr. Jayateertha R., Director General of BrahMos. Joshi handed over a GST check of Rs 40 crore.
The CM said the annual production of 100 missiles – which will increase to 150 – will generate Rs 150-200 crore in GST, thereby strengthening the economy of both the states and the country.
“The land of Lucknow is now spewing gold – bringing prosperity as well as ensuring national security,” he remarked while assuring additional land for DRDO if required.
–IANS
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