MoD signs deal with BEML for 1,512 Mine Plough worth Rs 557 crore

New Delhi, July 21: With an aim to boost ‘Make in India’, the Ministry of Defence locked deal with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough (MP) for Tank T-90 S/SK at an approximate cost of Rs 557 crore.

 

 

 

"With the approval of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence (MoD), has today signed a contract with Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) for procurement of 1,512 Mine Plough (MP) for Tank T-90 S/SK at an approximate cost of Rs 557 crore," the statement read.

 

The contract has Buy and Make (Indian) categorisation with a minimum of 50 per cent indigenous content in make portion of the contract. These mine ploughs will be fitted on T-90 Tanks of Indian Armoured Corps which will facilitate individual mobility to Tanks while negotiating a minefield.

 

The mobility of Tank Fleet will enhance manifold, which in turn would extend the reach of Armoured Formation deep into enemy territory without becoming mine causality. Following the induction of these 1,512 mine ploughs, it is planned to be completed by 2027. This will further enhance the combat capability of the Indian Army.