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Ex-ACM is chief nodal officer of def corridor

Lucknow: Highly decorated officer of the Indian Air Force , former air chief marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria has been appointed as the chief nodal officer of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor ( UPDIC ), an aspirational project under Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority ( UPEIDA ) that aims to push the Union government’s commitment to reduce the country’s dependence on foreign made aerospace and defence machinery.

“Officer Bhadauria holds the titles of PVSM, AVSM, VM ADC and is known for his sense of commitment and futuristic vision,” a statement from UPEIDA said on Thursday. It added that the UPDIC project is all set to benefit immensely from his rich experience spanning four decades with defence services.

“ACM Bhadauria’s involvement will be a catalyst for the development of the UP Defence Industrial Corridor,” it said.

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