Bilaspur to host a state-of-the-art Central Warehousing Centre as BEML deepens operational presence in mineral-rich Central India
Shri Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director of BEML Limited, met with Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur to review and advance the Company’s industrial initiatives in Chhattisgarh, encompassing infrastructure, defence, and mining sectors. The meeting reaffirmed the state’s commitment to supporting BEML’s expanding role as a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence.
Under this collaboration, the state government has allotted 100 acres of land to BEML for the development of an advanced manufacturing facility focused on mining equipment. This initiative aligns closely with the Government of India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, supporting self-reliance, local employment generation, and skill development. It emphasises building a robust vendor ecosystem and supplying cutting-edge mining machinery for Central India’s mineral belt.
In Bilaspur, the foundation stone was laid for a Central Warehousing Centre during a ceremony led by Shri Shantanu Roy, accompanied by Shri Harish Duhan, CMD of SECL, Shri Anil Jerath, Director (Finance) of BEML, and Shri Sanjay Som, Director (Mining & Construction). This facility will feature a barcode-based inventory system and guarantee dispatch of critical spare parts within 24 to 48 hours, thereby enhancing after-sales support and operational readiness.
This warehouse is expected to strengthen BEML’s logistical framework across its core verticals, Defence & Aerospace, Rail & Metro, and Mining & Construction, and is poised to serve as a central node in the national public sector supply chain.
Shri Shantanu Roy stated that these projects reinforce BEML’s strategy to decentralise operations, support Chhattisgarh’s economic development, and provide livelihood opportunities in local communities. He commended the state government for facilitating land allotment and infrastructure support, noting that these initiatives will accelerate development in Central India and contribute significantly to national infrastructure goals.
Headquartered in Bangalore, BEML Limited is a Schedule ‘A’ public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Defence. It manufactures a comprehensive range of heavy equipment across Defence & Aerospace, Mining & Construction, and Rail & Metro sectors. With state-of-the-art facilities in Bengaluru, Kolar Gold Fields, Mysore, and Palakkad, BEML plays a crucial role in India’s industrial and defence infrastructure.