UP Defence Corridor Attracts ₹34,000 Crore Investment, Boosts Self-Reliance

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced over ₹34,000 crore investment in UP's defence corridor, making it a major manufacturing hub.
• India is now self-reliant in defence production, with significant manufacturing happening domestically, especially in Uttar Pradesh.
• The defence corridor spans Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot, producing arms, ammunition, and fighter aircraft components.
• A BrahMos Aerospace factory in Lucknow is already manufacturing BrahMos missiles, showcasing the state's advanced capabilities.
• Uttar Pradesh aims to attract massive investment and create lakhs of jobs, contributing to India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh's defence corridor has secured ₹34,000 crore investment, driving India's defence self-reliance.