Jaitley visits Production Complexes of BEML

Arun Jaitley,  Raksha Mantri made his maiden visit to the Production Complexes of  BEML Limited, a Defence PSU on August 26. At first, the Minister visited the KGF Complex of the Company and  Rolled-out the 180 Ton Hydraulic Excavator – BE1800D & 850 HP Bulldozer-BD475-1, products designed and developed by in-house R&D efforts in-line with Govt. of India’s  ‘Make in India’ initiatives. The first Hull of T-72 Tank variant was handed-over by BEML to Chairman OFB, in the august presence of Minister. Later, the Minister visited the Defence Hangar, wherein, indigenously developed Defence Products were displayed, which was followed by witnessing of Equipment Demonstration. Thereafter, the Minister visited Bangalore Complex of the Company and inaugurated the 3rd line Metro Manufacturing facilities and visited Metro manufacturing Hangars. The Minister, on arrival, was received by Deepak Kumar Hota, Chairman & Managing Director & Functional Directors of the Company.  The Minister complemented BEML Team for their good efforts in producing indigenous products, duly reflecting the ‘Make in India’ policy and the exemplary skill levels possessed by the Company.