In a major boost to India’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India, NIBE Group will inaugurate its landmark Shirdi Defence Manufacturing Complex on 23rd and 24th May 2026. The two-day event will bring together students, aspiring engineers, and young innovators, senior government leaders, defence officials, industry experts, MSMEs, investors, and media from across the country.
Located in Shirdi, Ahilya Nagar district, the new complex marks a significant milestone in India’s private-sector defence manufacturing journey. The facility is designed to support advanced manufacturing in critical defence and aerospace segments, reinforcing India’s growing capabilities in indigenous technology and strategic production.
According to Maharashtra’s Water Resources Minister, Shri Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, “Shirdi represents a confluence of Bhakti (devotion) and Shakti (power); on one hand, it is blessed by the grace of Sai Baba, while on the other—under the guidance of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi—we aim to develop Shirdi into a major defense manufacturing hub. It is a matter of pride for me that, under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Ahilyanagar district is emerging as a major hub for defense manufacturing, and my constituency—Shirdi—has been selected for this significant project. While this initiative will significantly bolster India’s military capabilities, it will simultaneously generate large-scale employment opportunities within the region. We aspire to transform Shirdi into a true embodiment of an ‘ Swadeshi and Atmanirbhar Bharat’ within the realm of defense technology.”
A key attraction of the event will be a large-scale Defence Capability Display and MSME Showcase, where NIBE Group and partner MSMEs will present indigenous technologies, innovative products, and manufacturing solutions. The exhibition will highlight the important role of Indian MSMEs in strengthening the country’s defence supply chain and promoting self-reliance.
In addition, NIBE Group will inaugurate its Bio-CNG Gas Plant, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainable industrial development and clean energy solutions.
The Shirdi project represents NIBE Group’s integrated vision of national security, economic growth, MSME empowerment, employment generation, and environmental responsibility. It is expected to create significant opportunities for local industries and youth while contributing to Maharashtra’s emergence as a leading centre for advanced manufacturing.
According to Chairman & Managing Director of Nibe Group Shri Ganesh Nibe Ji, “Our young minds are the true architects of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. At NIBE Group, we firmly believe that the strength of our nation lies in the ideas, energy, and determination of our students, young engineers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.
This inauguration is not merely the commissioning of a new manufacturing facility; it is an invitation to the next generation of innovators to witness the future of India’s defence and technological capabilities.
I warmly invite students and young professionals from across the country to be a part of this landmark occasion. This will be a unique opportunity for them to experience advanced defence technologies first-hand, engage with industry leaders, MSMEs, and technology experts, and explore new avenues for innovation, collaboration, and career growth.
I am confident that the vision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of our youth will play a defining role in building a stronger, more self-reliant, and globally competitive India.
On behalf of NIBE Group, I invite every young innovator to join us in this extraordinary journey. Come, learn, be inspired, and contribute to the making of a technologically advanced and truly self-reliant India.”
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