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This present work focuses on improving the physical properties of the AZ61 magnesium Alloy reinforced with nano TiO₂ and Al₂O₃ through CO₂ Laser cladding technique. AZ61 is chosen as substrate and nano TiO₂ and Al₂O₃ were used as reinforcements with different volume fractions (5, 10 and 15%) at a constant speed of Laser movement. The physical properties such as wear behaviour, hardness, corrosion were evaluated on the surface modified AZ61 alloy and concluded that nano TiO₂ reinforced surface modified AZ61 alloy performs better than nano Al₂O₃ reinforced alloy, finding it useful in aerospace and marine applications with high durability.