A LAND MARK foundation-laying ceremony for the T-72 T a n k O v e r h a u l Project will be held at V e h i c l e F a c t o r y J a b a l p u r (VFJ) on August 27, as part of the Centre’s efforts to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities under Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the high-level ceremony as the chief guest and lay the foundation stone for the new overhaul facility for lethal T-72 tanks. The project is aimed at creating modern infrastructure for the technical upgradation, overhaul and routine maintenance of the Indian Army’s main battle tank T-72. The facility is expected to significantly enhance the operational readiness and combat capabilities of the Army’s armoured fleet while reducing the time required for repairs and overhauling of heavy armoured vehicles.

 

According to the scheduled programme, guests will begin arriving through Gate No. 1 at around 10 am, while the main foundation-laying ceremony is scheduled for 1 pm. Security arrangements at Vehicle Factory premises have been tightened ahead of the event. Special surveillance teams have been deployed at entry points while necessary administrative permissions and security guidelines have been issued. The new overhaul facility is expected to strengthen India’s self-reliance in defence production and contribute to faster restoration and maintenance of critical military equipment. The project is also being viewed as an important step towards developing advanced technical capabilities within the country’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. VFJ management has completed preparations for the high-profile defence programme, with extensive security and logistical arrangements being put in place across the premises.