HD Kumaraswamy Visits BHEL Haridwar, Flags Off Major Energy, Defence and Manufacturing Milestones

H.D. Kumaraswamy visited the BHEL manufacturing facility in Haridwar today, where he dedicated key infrastructure projects and flagged off major industrial and defence equipment, highlighting the growing capabilities of India’s heavy engineering ecosystem.

The visit underscored the pivotal role played by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in strengthening India’s industrial capacity across sectors such as power generation, clean energy, defence manufacturing and advanced heavy engineering.

Addressing senior officials, engineers and workers at the facility, the Union Minister said institutions like BHEL represent the core of India’s industrial strength. “Institutions such as BHEL are not merely manufacturing entities. They are repositories of national capability,” the Minister said during his address.

He emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government of India is focused on building a self-reliant and globally competitive industrial ecosystem, with public sector enterprises playing a central role in achieving this vision.

“When India speaks of energy security, industrial depth, strategic autonomy, and self-reliant growth, it is institutions like BHEL that convert those national aspirations into concrete assets for the country,” Kumaraswamy stated.

Boost to Clean Energy

During the visit, the Union Minister dedicated the 5 MW Ground Mounted Solar Power Plant at the Haridwar facility to the nation. The project marks a significant step in BHEL’s transition toward sustainable energy solutions.