New Delhi: The Acquisition Wing of Union Minister of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for the procurement of 1,512 ine Plough (MP) for Tank-90 S/SK.
The move, which comes as a major boost to ‘Make in India’ initiative of the government would cost an approximate Rs 557 cr, said sources.
The induction of these 1,512 mine ploughs has been planned to be completed by 2027.
The contract signed after the approval of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has Buy and Make (Indian) categorisation with a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content in make portion of the contract, reports Zeenews.com
The Ploughs wil be fitted on the T-90 Tanks of Indian Armoured Corps, which will enhance the mobility of tank fleet, extending the reach of the Armoured Formation deep into the enemy territory without becoming mine causality.
BEML is an Indian Public Sector Undertaking with headquarters in Bengaluru, Karnataka.