Staff Reporter
GUWAHATI: The Defence Ministry has been actively considering setting up a defence corridor in Assam. This came to the fore today when Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma had a discussion with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.
At the meeting, the Chief Minister pressed the Defence Minister to set up the defence corridor in Assam. The Chief Minister said, “This will fortify the needs of our armed forces in the eastern frontier and strengthen the Prime Minister’s ‘Make in India vision’ and create new economic opportunities in the Northeast.
The Government of Assam has formulated the Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025 aimed at establishing the state as a leading hub for aerospace and defence manufacturing in India. The policy leverages Assam’s strategic location, infrastructure, and natural resources to attract investments and foster innovation within the sector.
The Assam Aerospace and Defence Manufacturing Policy 2025 provides incentives and support for companies in the sector, including capital subsidies, SGST reimbursement, transport subsidies, and production-linked subsidies.
The policy recognises the need for a skilled workforce in the defence and aerospace sectors and offers incentives for skill development.
The policy focuses on key areas such as aircraft manufacturing, defence equipment production, avionics, MRO (maintenance, repair and operation) services, simulation, and R&D. Assam’s vision is aligned with the Ministry of Defence’s goal of achieving a turnover of $26 billion in aerospace and defence manufacturing by 2025, including $5 billion in exports.
The state government is actively seeking partnerships with both domestic and international defence manufacturers, as well as startups and technology leaders.
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