Question : DEFENCE ESTABLISHMENT IN TAMIL NADU



(a) the details of Defence establishment in Tamil Nadu;

(b) whether there is any proposal to set up any other formation in the State; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)

(a) There are six Ordnance Factories and a Public Sector Undertaking in Tamil Nadu. These are as under:


(i) Cordite Factory, Aruvankandu.

(ii) Heavy Vehicles Factory, Avadi.

(iii) Engine Factory, Avadi.

(iv) Ordnance Clothing Factory, Avadi.

(v) Ordnance Factory, Tiruchirapalli.

(vi) Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project, Tiruchirapalli.

(vii) Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Chennai.


In addition, there are a large number of establishments/office of the three Services and other departments under the Ministry of Defence.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) Question does not arise.