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Assam's Defence Dream Takes Shape! 6,000 Bighas Cleared for First Defence Park in Nellie

Assam has approved 6,000 bighas of land in Nellie, Morigaon district, for the state's first-ever Defence Park, marking a major push towards defence and industrial development.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 1 min read

Assam's Defence Dream Takes Shape! 6,000 Bighas Cleared for First Defence Park in Nellie
Source: India Today NE

In Brief

  1. Land Approved: 6,000 bighas cleared for the project.
  2. Location: Nellie, Morigaon district, Assam.
  3. Major Initiative: Assam's first-ever Defence Park.
  4. Key Objective: Attract defence industries, boost investment and create employment opportunities.

The Assam Cabinet approved the allocation of approximately 6,000 bighas of land near Nellie in Morigaon district for the state's first-ever Defence Park on November 3, 2026. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision, aiming to establish a dedicated hub for defence equipment manufacturing and attract major industrial investments.

The proposed project will cover several adjoining villages, including Bhogduba, Basundhari, Alisinga, Kholapathar and Sarumati Parbat. The government plans to transfer the identified land to the Industries Department, attract defence manufacturers through investment roadshows and strengthen Assam's contribution to India's Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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