(a) the details of the scheme for establishing modern research centre in Gun Carriage
Factory, Jabalpur;
(b) the role likely to be played by this centre in the manufacturing of modern weapons;
(c) whether the production target of this factory is likely to be enhanced with the
establishment of this centre; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE PRODUCTION (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) & (b): A Laboratory is being created at Gun Carriage Factory, Jabalpur for taking up
development of new products, up-gradation of existing products and facilitating easy
absorption of technology.
(c) & (d): Government has recently decided to place a greater focus on R&D work in
Ordnance Factories, and the laboratory is being set up for this purpose. Development of
new products or upgrades takes considerable time; as such, it may not be possible at this
stage to know details of the products that would be developed, or the possibility for
increasing production targets.