Country’s first industrial park for defence set up in Palakkad

Kerala has set up the first industrial park in the country exclusively for the defence sector. The Defense Park was set up at Ottapalam in Palakkad district at a cost of Rs.130.84 crore under the leadership of KINFRA. The 60-acre park focuses on defence-related construction, research and development testing and certification.

The project is in line with the declaration of self-sufficiency in production in the defence sector. In addition to domestic production, exports are also on the rise. The central assistance is Rs.50 crore. Priority will be given to defence manufacturing, defence navigation products, aviation and naval systems, computer hardware and electronics, tactical communications systems, personal equipment and safety clothing.

Industrial land, building complex, warehouse and common facility centre are available for entrepreneurs. Infrastructure such as water, electricity, road and training room. are ready. The lease period is 30 years. Land and other facilities in the park will be allotted to those who qualify through KINFRA.