Guwahati, Nov. 4 -- The Assam government has approved the development of a dedicated Defence Park spread across approximately 6,000 bighas of land near Nellie in Morigaon district to attract investments in the defence manufacturing sector.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision at a press conference following a state Cabinet meeting, stating that the proposed park would cover several adjoining villages under Nellie, including Bhogduba, Basundhari, Alisinga, Kholapathar and Sarumati Parbat, beyond Jagiroad.

According to the Chief Minister, the Cabinet has approved the transfer of the identified land to the Industries Department for developing the proposed facility.

The land parcel will include government-owned land as...