(a) whether the Government has sanctioned an Ordnance Factory in Bolangir, Odisha;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government also proposes to setup a major Defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or unit of one of it in an under-developed area like Kandhamal; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?
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ANSWER
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MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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(a) & (b): One Ordnance Factory was established in the year 1984 at Bolangir district in Odisha for manufacturing of medium and high calibre ammunition.
(c) & (d): No, Sir. The current capacity of the DPSUs is sufficient to cater the present orders of Indian Armed Forces and other customers.
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