Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has said today multiple components of modern trains like the Metro and Vande Bharat are manufactured within the country. BEML will manufacture rolling stock and metro coaches in Madhya Pradesh. He added that the ties between Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh will grow stronger, and new avenues for mutual development will be explored. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav made these remarks during his visit to the BEML workshop in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
India’s leading rail manufacturing company, BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Limited), is setting up a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Bhopal. This historic initiative marks a significant advancement in railway technology and is specifically geared to meet the rising demand for rolling stock and metro coaches in the rapidly growing urban transport sector.
In its initial phase, the unit will focus on manufacturing stainless steel car body coaches, with plans to expand capabilities in the future. The plant will be equipped with modern infrastructure, designed not only to meet domestic requirements but also to cater to global market demand. The project will be implemented in a phased manner, ensuring strategic and sustainable operations.
Social and economic benefits
Alongside industrial progress, the project will bring substantial social and economic benefits to the region. It will create employment opportunities for local residents, promote the growth of micro and small enterprises, and help establish a robust supply chain system. Moreover, it will open new avenues for skill development for the youth of Madhya Pradesh, particularly students pursuing education in technical institutes, colleges, and schools. Notably, the initiative will also contribute to the development and upliftment of rural communities in Raisen district, thereby strengthening livelihoods and enhancing local infrastructure.
An unprecedented initiative
The Chief Minister termed the establishment of BEML's unit in Raisen as an unprecedented initiative. He said this will strengthen the industrial ecosystem of both the state and the nation, while also opening new opportunities for employment and enterprise for youth, MSMEs, and local communities. Setting up this metro and rail coach manufacturing unit in Raisen is a significant step toward inclusive and sustainable development in Madhya Pradesh.
Land allotment letter handed over to BEML Chairman
Senior officials from the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC), and BEML were present. The state government has approved the allotment of 60.063 hectares of land for the proposed unit. This unit will manufacture rolling stock and metro coaches for major railway and urban transport projects, strengthening railway infrastructure across the state and other parts of the country.
CM flags off test ride of BEML’s 2100th metro coach
Taking another historic step towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), CM Mohan Yadav flagged off the 2100th metro coach manufactured at BEML Limited’s state-of-the-art rail coach manufacturing facility in Bengaluru and dedicated it to the nation. On this occasion, he handed over the land allotment letter for setting up BEML’s new rolling stock manufacturing unit in the Umariya region of Raisen district to the company’s Chairman and MD, Shantanu Roy. CM Dr. Yadav said this is a moment of pride not just for Madhya Pradesh but for the entire nation. The launch of the 2100th metro coach manufactured by BEML symbolises India’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, engineering excellence, and the growing influence of indigenous technology.
Expressing his gratitude to Chief Minister Dr. Yadav, BEML Chairman and MD Shantanu Roy said that BEML will fully live up to the expectations placed on it. The expansion in Raisen will further energise and strengthen India’s urban rail infrastructure. The production of the 2100th metro coach is a testament to the continued trust of our partner institutions in BEML. This achievement reflects our commitment to innovation, indigenisation, and quality. It also reinforces our role in the country’s industrial advancement and job creation.
Prakash Kumar Pandey