Aligarh Defense Corridor
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Expansion
Three years have passed. The 13 investors who signed MoUs to set up units in the Defence Corridor are only making promises. The administration has held several meetings with them but they have not yet told when they will start the construction of the unit. No preparations are visible on the ground. In such a situation, UPDA is also worried and is now going to issue notices to such investors.
The foundation stone of this ambitious project of the country was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 September 2021 in the presence of the Chief Minister of the state. Along with completing the construction of the boundary wall of the Defense Corridor, road, tank for drinking water supply, power house etc., possession was given to all the entrepreneurs. Recently, budget was allocated for electrification, street lights etc. in the campus and now the environmental NOC has also been issued.
Despite this, out of the 20 allottees who invested in this node, production has started in the units of only 2 till now. There are three whose units are almost in the final stage of construction and production will start in them around Diwali. Regarding the other two, it is known that their NOC etc. have been finalized. They will also start construction soon. The DM communicates with the remaining 13 investors every time during the review meeting or on-site inspection. There is a discussion on starting work soon. But till date, no initiative is being seen from their level to start work on their unit.