Jabalpur, Aug. 27 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated a T-72 and T-90 tank overhaul facility at the Vehicle Factory in Jabalpur, describing it as a major step towards strengthening India's defence manufacturing capabilities and self-reliance.

On the occasion, the Defence Minister said that the day marked a new milestone in strengthening India's industrial self-reliance. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Minister Rakesh Singh were also present.

Highlighting Madhya Pradesh's role in the field of defence production, Rajnath Singh said, "The defence manufacturing potential across 3,073 hectares of land in the Gwalior-Chambal region, along with proposed investments of over Rs 16,960 crore, reflects the state...