Rajnath Singh launches Rs 3,500 crore defence initiative with five new projects in West Bengal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over a foundation-laying event in West Bengal, announcing a Rs 3,500 crore defence push that will fund five distinct projects. The initiatives aim to boost the region's strategic assets, including production facilities and support infrastructure. Officials indicated the investment will generate employment and improve India's overall defence readiness.

The projects form part of a larger strategy to decentralise military assets beyond traditional hubs. The announcement underscores the federal government's ongoing commitment to expanding defence capabilities in the country's eastern corridor.