(a) whether the Bharat Electronics proposes to set up defence related project in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof?
(a) whether the Bharat Electronics proposes to set up defence related project in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details and the present status thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH) IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a) Yes, Madam. Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) intends to set up a Manufacturing / Integration facility for Missile Systems at Palasamudram village in Gorantala Mandal of Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.
(b) The land required for establishing this facility is around 850 acres. The proposed land has been identified and acquisition would be carried out through Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC).