India, June 21 -- Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has said that the state is rapidly emerging as a major defence industrial hub under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. Speaking at an event in Hamirpur, the Chief Minister highlighted the progress made through the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, which has attracted significant investment and strengthened India's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

Yogi stated that the defence corridor is creating new opportunities for industrial growth, employment generation, and technological advancement across several districts of the state. He noted that the initiative aligns with the Centre's vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and aims to reduce dependence on imported defence equi...