Summary
The rifle is built in a factory in Amethi, a town in Uttar Pradesh.
Making the rifle in India helps the country rely on itself.
The company says they will finish the rifles before 2032.
Key Points
4 points1
The rifle is named ‘Sher’, which means lion.
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It is being made at a plant in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.
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The project is a partnership between Indian and Russian companies.
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India plans to finish the rifles before the 2032 deadline.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsindigenous
made in the country itself
assault rifle
a strong gun used by soldiers
ordnance
a place where weapons are made
self-reliance
being able to do things on your own
technology transfer
sharing how something is built
contractual
written agreement to do something
joint venture
two groups working together on a project
public sector
part of the government
milestone
an important step or achievement
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