Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called on Vice President Venkaiah Naidu yesterday and apprised him about the activities of his Ministry. 

The Minister also informed the Vice President about the progress of various defence projects being implemented in the country, including in Andhra Pradesh. 

An official release said, Mr Naidu, advised the Minister to take a personal



interest in expediting the defence projects in Andhra Pradesh. He also wanted the Minister to remove impediments, if any, in the execution of the projects.

The projects discussed include BEL’s Advanced Night Vision Devices Factory at Nimmakuru in Krishna district. The Vice President suggested Mr Singh to see that these projects are taken up at the earliest.