HAL signs MoU with CPWD

HAL has signed an MoU with CPWD for the execution of the stage 2 works of infrastructure development works at its Green Field Helicopter factory in Tumkur.
The MoU was signed by GVS Bhaskar, CEO, Helicopter Complex and Rajesh Jain, chief project m(CPM), HAL project zone, CPWD in the presence of R Madhavan, CMD, HAL.
The Stage 2 works include development of infrastructure for structural assembly and equipping of helicopters at Tumkur. The project will be executed in a phased manner.
About Tumkur plant: The new helicopter factory coming up in a 615 acres green field campus would be fully self-sufficient for manufacturing full range of helicopters from 3 tonne to 12 tonnes category and shall comprise state-of-the-art manufacturing, structural assembly, final assembly-line facilities, heli-runway, aerodrome, residential township for the staff, recreational facilities, a well-equipped training and development centre, etc.