Defence Industrial Corridors
Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) in India are strategic zones aimed at boosting indigenous defence manufacturing, reducing import dependence, and attracting private and foreign investment. Currently developed in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, they align with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” vision and promote synergy between industry, academia, and defence R&D.
Nodal Ministry/ Agency
Agency Type |
Ministry/Agency |
Responsibility |
Central Government |
Ministry of Defence (MoD), Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Finance |
Sets the overall policy framework, announces the DICs, and provides incentives. |
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) |
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Bharat Earth Movers Limited .... |
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