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UP govt allots 75 hectares to Bharat Electronics Ltd at Chitrakoot node of Defence Industrial Corridor to set up advanced manufacturing, boost jobs and innovation.

Uttar Pradesh is set to become a defence manufacturing hub. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has allocated 75 hectares for Bharat Electronics Limited in Chitrakoot. This will establish an advanced unit for radar and air defence systems. The project promises significant investment and job creation for local youth. It aims to boost indigenous production and reduce import dependence.

In a major push towards strengthening India’s indigenous defence ecosystem, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a Rs 1,950 crore contract with state-run Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of advanced Mountain Radars for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The agreement was formalised in New Delhi on March 31, 2026, in the presence of senior officials from both the MoD and BEL, under the government’s flagship Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. The contract has been awarded under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category, reinforcing the Centre’s focus on promoting domestic defence production. It includes the supply of two Mountain Radars along with associated equipment and necessary infrastructure, tailored for deployment in strategically important and difficult mountainous regions. The Mountain Radar system has been indigenously designed and developed by the Electronics & Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) of DRDO, showcasing India’s growing technological capabilities in advanced defence systems.

The Defence Ministry has signed a significant contract worth Rs 1,950 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited. This deal is for the acquisition of two mountain radars and related infrastructure for the Indian Air Force. The new radars are indigenously designed and developed. Their installation will enhance India's air defence capabilities and strengthen national security.