PM dedicates BEL's Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh
On 16 October 2025, PM Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the Advanced Night Vision Products Factory set up by Bharat Electronics Limited at Nimmaluru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, at about Rs 360 crore.
Summary
On 16 October 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, as part of projects worth about Rs 13,430 crore launched from Kurnool. Set up by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at about Rs 360 crore, the facility will make electro-optical devices such as advanced night vision devices, infrared seekers for indigenous missiles and drone-related systems, for the armed forces and for export. The PM said it will boost India's capability in night vision equipment, missile sensors and drone guard systems. Its flexible production lines can take future products, and it will generate jobs over two to three years.
Key facts
- Date
- 16 Oct 2025
- Place
- Nimmaluru, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh
- Built by
- Bharat Electronics Limited
- Investment
- About Rs 360 crore
- Products
- Night vision devices, IR seekers for missiles, drone-related systems
- Users
- Armed forces and exports
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru, Andhra Pradesh, dedicated on 16 October 2025, was set up by which company?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Electronics Limited
PIB: the facility was established by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) at an investment of around Rs 360 crore.
BEL's Advanced Night Vision Products Factory at Nimmaluru is located in which district of Andhra Pradesh?
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Correct answer: A — Krishna
PIB: the Advanced Night Vision Products Factory is at Nimmaluru, Krishna district.