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Key Points

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The facility will increase India’s capacity to maintain its armored fleet.

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It aligns with the national ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self‑reliant India) initiative.

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The project supports the Indian Army’s modernisation and integrated battle group concept.

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It contributes to the growth of India’s defence manufacturing sector.

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Summary

The project, worth four hundred seventy‑two crore Indian rupees, will refurbish T‑72 and T‑90 tanks, aiming to overhaul eighty tanks each year.

By repairing tanks domestically, India seeks to become more self‑reliant and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains.

The centre is expected to generate employment for local workers and create business opportunities for small and medium enterprises.

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New Words to Learn

7 words
overhaul
to completely repair and upgrade a machine
self‑reliant
able to do things on your own without needing help from others
Aatmanirbhar Bharat
India’s program to become independent in making its own products
integrated battle group
a team of different army units that work together in combat
armoured
protected with strong metal, like a tank
manufacturing
the process of making goods in factories
supply chain
the system that moves parts and products from makers to users
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