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This is an archive article published on May 9, 2018

Agra: Interaction held over Defense Manufacturing Industrial Corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the corridor’s construction in February with a target of Rs 20,000 crore in investments and creation of about 2.5 lakh jobs.

Authorities on Tuesday held an interaction in Agra with prospective investors and industrialists in connection with the proposed Defense Manufacturing Industrial Corridor coming up in Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the corridor’s construction in February with a target of Rs 20,000 crore in investments and creation of about 2.5 lakh jobs.

Sources said the participants discussed how local industries could be involved in the corridor’s construction at the interaction among other things. Recommendations were also sought for a draft policy on defense and aerospace manufacturing in the state.

Top civil and military officers attended the meeting. “Industrialists from Agra, Meerut, Aligarh, Delhi and Kanpur attended the interaction,’’ said an official. The focus of the discussions was opportunities for medium and small scale industries. “The focus was also on educating the industry about the opportunities, inform them about the products, which can be made available by them…,” said the official. Another interaction will be held in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Maulshree Seth is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, based in Lucknow. With over 15 years of experience in mainstream journalism, she has built a formidable reputation for her on-ground reporting across Uttar Pradesh. Her expertise spans a wide array of critical beats, including state politics, governance, the judiciary, and rural development. Authoritativeness Maulshree’s work is characterized by depth and historical context. Her coverage of high-stakes state elections and landmark judicial rulings has established her as an authoritative voice on the intersection of law and politics in Northern India. She is frequently recognized for her ability to gain access to primary sources and for her nuanced understanding of the socio-economic factors that drive the world's most populous sub-national entity. Trustworthiness & Ethical Journalism Her reporting is rooted in rigorous fact-checking and a steadfast dedication to neutral, unbiased storytelling. By prioritizing field-based verification—often traveling to the most remote corners of the state—she ensures that her readers receive a truthful and comprehensive view of events. ... Read More

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