Modernization of HVF and EFA, Avadi
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RAJYA SABHA
QUESTION NO 2546
ANSWERED ON 16.12.2014
Modernization of HVF and EFA, Avadi
2546 Dr. R. Lakshmanan
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to satate :-
(a) whether Government has formulated any comprehensive plan for modernization of Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF) and Engine Factory (EFA) both located in Avadi in Tamil Nadu;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) The following projects for creating / augmenting capacity in Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF) and Engine Factory (EFA) in Avadi have been sanctioned by the Ministry since August, 2010 :-
Sl.
No. Description of Project Project Cost
(Rs. in Crore)
1. Creation of capacity for production of T-72 tank based variants at HVF Avadi 279.63
2. Augmentation of production capacity of engines at Engine Factory Avadi. 350.56
3. Augmentation of production capacity of spares for overhauling of tanks at HVF and EFA. 367.52
4. Augmentation of production capacity of T-90 tanks at HVF, Avadi. 971
The above projects include procurement of state of the art plant & machinery and other equipments at the two factories involved.
(c) Does not arise.
Source: Rajya shaba