Foundation laid for Adani Group’s defense factory in MP’s Shivpuri

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia laid the foundation stone in Shivpuri district on July 5, 2026. Photo: Screengrab via X/@DrMohanYadav51.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday (July 5, 2026) laid the foundation stone of Adani Group’s defense manufacturing plant being built in Shivpuri district.

The unit, a missile and propellant plant, is being set up by Adani Defense and Aerospace, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, at a cost of ₹2,500 crore.

Addressing a public event for the ceremony, Mr Yadav said the unit would provide employment to more than 4,000 people in the region.

“This land of Chambal has been demonstrating its strength for centuries. Brave warriors, soldiers, officers and citizens from this region have been risking their lives to defend the nation on the borders. Whenever Chambal has stepped forward, it has sung a new song of patriotism. I am pleased that a new chapter of history is being written today. A new chapter in the defense sector, at long range of the enemy made, begins here today. thereby enhancing the honor and prestige of India. Today, this dream of ours is also becoming a reality. the facts,” said Mr. Yadav.

Other development projects

Mr Yadav also announced various development projects in the area, including a ₹120 crore road connecting Shivpuri to the National Highway and a cardiology unit at Shrimant Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Medical College.

Mr. Scindia said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by Mr. Yadav has won the confidence of investors.

“Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has earned the confidence of investors. Jeet Adani, representing the young leadership of Adani Group, noted that today is a special day. Mission-ready missiles will be manufactured here. Madhya Pradesh is developing at a fast pace; the state is on the path of progress due to the hard work of Ad Mohan Yadav, this investment is not just an investment in Ad Mohan Yadav Group.” specific project but is an investment in the people of Madhya Pradesh and their future. This project will provide employment to 5,000 people in Shivpuri,” Mr. Scindia said.

An earlier official statement said the plant would create direct and indirect employment opportunities, including jobs for local residents.

“This project will give new impetus to the industrial development vision that underpins Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Separate India) and ‘Make in India’ initiatives. Additionally, it will provide an opportunity for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region to integrate into the defense manufacturing supply chain,” it said.

Published – 05 Jul 2026 17:55 IST