Raisen, Aug. 10 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday laid the foundation stone of Greenfield Rail Manufacturing facility 'BRAHMA' of BEML - a public sector undertaking, in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen, calling it a key step in boosting India's industrial and defence self-reliance.

The unit will manufacture advanced rolling stock for domestic and export markets, create over 5,000 jobs, and is expected to catalyse local supply chains in the state's industrial belt.

BEML Limited, a 'Schedule A' company under the Ministry of Defence, plays a pivotal role and serves India's core sectors like defence, rail, mining and infrastructure. The company started with a modest turnover of Rs 5 crores during 1965 and today, has been able to achieve a ...