CM says defence park will bring arms manufacturing closer to eastern frontiers

way2barak, November 9: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the proposed defence park in Morigaon district will bring arms manufacturing closer to the country’s eastern frontiers and create employment opportunities for skilled youth.

“Bharat ke Raksha ke liye samarpit (dedicated to the security of Bharat): Defence Park, Nellie, Assam,” Sarma said in a social media post, referring to the proposed facility in the central Assam district.

“Our planned Defence Park will put arms manufacturing closer to our eastern frontiers, shortening supply lines, enabling faster replenishment while creating skilled jobs for our youth,” he added.