PRAYAGRAJ, May 7 -- 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 communication systems, supported by the state's workforce and MSME network. Focusing on defence manufacturing, he said global geopolitical developments have reinforced the importance of self-reliance. India's defence exports, which were around Rs.600 crore a few years ago, have expanded significantly, with the country now supplying products to friendly nations. "The state government has also created a large land bank. Through the defence and aerospace policy, incentives are being provided to investors willing to invest," he said addressing the closing ceremony of three-day NorthTech Symposium held at New Cantt here.P2...