Defence Hall: ₹ 185 crore infra push for Agra, Aligarh nodes
Specializing in defence infrastructure after the Pahalgam terror assault, the Uttar Pradesh authorities has determined to revamp Agra and Aligarh nodes of the Defence Hall with an funding of over ₹ 185.30 crore.
The inner infrastructure in Agra node of the hall can be developed over 123.13 hectares at a price of ₹ 120.98 crore. In Aligarh (phase-2), infrastructure can be developed throughout 87.89 hectares with an funding of ₹ 64.31 crore, stated the Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Improvement Authority (UPEIDA) on Friday.
In whole, each nodes will see building and growth works accomplished throughout 211.02 hectares inside the subsequent 12 months. As per the motion plan, the challenge work can be carried out in engineering, procurement and building (EPC) mode. The Defence Hall spans six main nodes—Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot.
Just lately, the BrahMos missile manufacturing unit was inaugurated in Lucknow, constructed with an funding of ₹ 300 crore. Moreover, the Aligarh node has attracted funding proposals value a number of thousand crores, together with tasks for drone and superior warfare techniques manufacturing, the UPEIDA stated.
As per UPEIDA’s plan, the upcoming works in Agra and phase-2 of Aligarh will embody the event of inner roads, constructing blocks, and different key services.
These embody building of 24-metre and 18-metre vast roads, culverts, street signage, fireplace stations, guard rooms, entry gates, pump rooms, overhead water tanks, borewells, drainage techniques, boundary partitions, correct lighting, and electrification, amongst different infrastructure parts.
