New Boeing India Centre Will Strengthen Aviation Sector In India And Across Globe: PM Modi In Bengaluru
The Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre campus was constructed at a cost of Rs 1,600 crore on a 43-acre site representing Boeing's largest investment outside the US, as per the sources.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka on Friday. The state-of-the-art Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre (BIETC) campus was constructed at a cost of Rs 1,600 crore on a 43-acre site representing Boeing's largest investment outside the US, as per the sources.
Situated at Hightech Defence and Aerospace Park in Devanahalli on the outskirts of the city, the campus is set to become a pivotal hub for collaborations with vibrant startups, as well as the private and government ecosystem in India.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Built with an investment of Rs. 1,600 crores, the 43-acre campus is Boeing’s largest such investment outside the USA. pic.twitter.com/yJkCkle6V4
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After inaugurating Boeing India Engineering and Technology Centre campus, PM Modi said, "Bengaluru is a city that connects aspirations with innovations and achievements. Bengaluru connects India's tech potential with global demand. This new global technology campus of Boeing will strengthen this identity of Bengaluru."
"This facility showcases India's commitment to drive global tech, research and innovation, design and demand. This facility strengthens the resolve of Make in India, Make for the World," he said.
The hub is anticipated to contribute to the development of next-generation products and services for the global aerospace and defense industry.
"The Prime Minister is also set to launch the 'Boeing Sukanya Programme' that "aims to support the entry of more girl children from across India into the country’s growing aviation sector", an official said.
"The programme will provide opportunities for girls and women to learn critical skills in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) fields and train for jobs in the aviation sector," the official said, as per PTI.
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