India, May 6 -- PRAYAGRAJ Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said investment proposals worth over Rs.35,000 crore are taking shape on the ground in the state's six defence industrial corridors located in Lucknow, Kanpur, Jhansi, Agra, Aligarh and Chitrakoot.

He said Aligarh is emerging as a hub for small arms manufacturing, while Kanpur is developing capabilities in ammunition, missiles, defence textiles and protective gear. Lucknow and Jhansi are focusing on heavy defence manufacturing, including BrahMos missile production, while Agra and Chitrakoot are advancing in aerospace and precision engineering. The corridor is also contributing to the production of artillery shells, indigenous drones, bulletproof jackets and advanced co...