DefencePending
Build trunk infrastructure in four defence manufacturing zones
Bharatiya Janata PartylowOct 20260
Fulfilledhigh confidenceDefence
Complete Gujarat's first aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara
Bharatiya Janata Party · Gujarat Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 12 Oct 2026
What does this status mean?
The stated commitment has been substantively delivered, supported by evidence.
Status describes delivery. Confidence describes how strong the available evidence is.
Original manifesto wording
“We aim to develop Gujarat as the Aviation Manufacturing Hub of the country. Under this, we will: Facilitate time-bound completion of Gujarat's first aircraft manufacturing facility in Vadodara.”
From the Bharatiya Janata Party manifestoView Manifestop.24
Our Assessment
The Tata-Airbus C-295 final assembly line in Vadodara was inaugurated on 28 October 2024. The Defence Ministry described it as ready for production and the first private-sector final assembly line for military aircraft in India. Airbus confirmed that parts for the first India-built C-295 had reached the site. The project was contracted and its foundation stone laid before the election, so the post-election completion is credited without claiming the manifesto originated the project. The commitment is to complete the facility, not to deliver every aircraft; aircraft output must be tracked separately.
The reasoning behind the verdict
Why this assessment?
Reviewed
01 · Delivery status
Why fulfilled?
The promised Vadodara aircraft manufacturing facility was completed and inaugurated in October 2024. This satisfies the specific facility-completion commitment. Subsequent aircraft rollout and delivery are separate implementation milestones.
02 · Strength of evidence
Why high confidence?
The Defence Ministry and Airbus independently document the opening, function and location of the final assembly line. Confidence is High.
What would help us reassess?
The documents that could clarify delivery of this commitment.
- Dated first India-built C-295 rollout and delivery records
- Annual aircraft output and supplier activity from the Vadodara facility
Status describes delivery. Confidence describes the evidence.
Read our methodology ↗Vadodara aircraft final-assembly facility100%
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Sources & Evidence
Promise Timeline
28 Oct 2024
India and Spain's prime ministers inaugurated the Tata-Airbus C-295 final-assembly complex in Vadodara. The Defence Ministry said the facility was ready for production.
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