PM Modi to launch Gujarat’s Dahod locomotive factory on May 26. Will manufacture 1,200 engines/year, create 10,000+ jobs under Make in India.
Key Highlights of the Dahod Locomotive Factory
✅ India’s First: 9,000 horsepower locomotive manufacturing facility
✅ Investment: ₹20,000 crore (PPP model)
✅ Production Capacity: 1,200 engines annually (domestic + exports)
✅ Employment Generation: 10,000+ direct & indirect jobs
✅ Advanced Features:
- 4,600-tonne freight capacity
- Enhanced safety “cover system”
- Air-conditioned cabins with toilet facilities
Strategic Importance
1. Boosting Rail Infrastructure
- Will modernize India’s freight transport capabilities
- Supports Mission 3000 MT (tripling freight capacity by 2027)
- Reduces import dependence for high-power locomotives
2. Economic & Industrial Growth
- Creates ancillary manufacturing opportunities for SMEs
- Strengthens Make in India in heavy engineering
- Positions India as a global locomotive exporter
3. Regional Development
- Major boost for Dahod & nearby districts in Gujarat
- Aligns with Gati Shakti multimodal connectivity vision
PM Modi’s Gujarat Visit Agenda
📅 May 26:
- Inaugurate Dahod locomotive plant
- Address public meeting at Bhuj-Mirzapur Road
- Visit Ashapura Mata Temple (Mata No Madh)
📅 May 27 (Gandhinagar):
- Preside over event at Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre
- Lay foundation stones for multiple projects
- Inaugurate completed development works
Industry Impact & Future Outlook
🚂 Export Potential: Aims to supply locomotives to global markets
⚙️ Tech Advancement: Introduces next-gen safety & comfort features
📈 Supply Chain Boost: Opportunities for power sector & engineering firms