BEML Limited, a leading public sector company under the Ministry of Defence, has received approval from the Government of Madhya Pradesh for the allotment of 60.063 hectares (approximately 148 acres) of land in Umeria, Raisen district. This strategic move aims to strengthen BEML’s manufacturing capabilities for railway and metro rolling stock.
The newly allotted land will be used to set up a state-of-the-art construction facility dedicated to producing coaches and rolling stock for metro and railway projects. The facility is expected to enhance BEML’s production capacity and support the government’s “Make in India” initiative by boosting local manufacturing and creating employment opportunities in the region.
In the excahgen filing, the company shared, “The Government of Madhya Pradesh has approved the allotment of 60.063 hectares (approximately 148 acres) of land to the Company. The land is located in Umeria, Raisen district, and has been allotted for setting up a construction facility to manufacture rolling stock / coaches for railway and metro projects in the state.”
Located near key transportation corridors, the Umeria site offers logistical advantages for the distribution of rail products across India. The move aligns with BEML’s growth strategy to meet the increasing demand for metro and railway coaches in both domestic and international markets.