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Hans India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
UP to hold mega roadshow in city today
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is set to showcase its industrial and business might in Bengaluru, India's tech capital, on July 18 by organising its third mega roadshow, on lines of previous editions in New Delhi and Hyderabad. This is the third major event ahead of the UP International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida and is being organised in partnership with the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association. The event will be spearheaded by Rakesh Sachan, Minister for MSME, Khadi and Village Industries, Handloom, and Textiles in Uttar Pradesh. During the event, key members of 'Team Yogi' will showcase transformational developments in the fields of infrastructure, policy support, and ease of doing business in the state.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
B'luru roadshow to pitch UP as desired investment hub
Lucknow: To promote UP as the most desired investment destination and invite the business community to the third UP International Trade Show, MSME minister Rakesh Sachan and departmental officials will lead a roadshow in Bengaluru on Friday. Organised in partnership with the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association, this is the third major event ahead of the UP ITS 2025 scheduled in Greater Noida between Sep 25 and 29. Officials said the Bengaluru edition aims to further build on this momentum by showcasing the state's progressive business vision, robust policy framework and investor-friendly ecosystem. The roadshow is expected to see participation from foreign diplomats, embassy officials, global buyers, industry bodies, investors, tech startups and MSMEs. The spotlight will be on UP's priority sectors—electronics, IT, electric vehicles, textiles, agro-based industries, food processing, and the ODOP initiative—underscoring the state's commitment to the 'Make in India for the World' vision. Earlier, roadshows were held in New Delhi and Hyderabad, and more are planned in Mumbai on July 25 and Ahmedabad on July 30.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Ganesh Rao assumes charge as Kassia's new president
Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) announced its new office bearers for the year 2025-2026. B.R. Ganesh Rao, who served as vice-president, has assumed charge as president of KASSIA. According to Kassia, Mr. Rao has decades of experience working in the MSME sector. 'A seasoned industrialist and passionate advocate for micro and small enterprises, he has been deeply involved in industry associations such as Peenya Industries Association (PIA) and KASSIA for over two decades,'' the trade body said. Mr. Rao, under his new capacity, is expected to push for reforms in GST, industrial infrastructure, banking access, marketing, statutory compliance, and technology upgradation. Ninganna S. Biradar has been appointed vice-president, S.M. Hussain as general secretary, R. Keshavamurthy as joint secretary-urban, V. Dinesh Kumar as joint secretary-rural, and R. Durai as treasurer.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Power denied to 5,500 Karnataka units over OC rules
Occupancy Certificate Commencement Certificate KJ George We understand difficulties housing and industrial sectors face due to mandatory OC for electricity connections, seeking a practical solution –Energy Minister KJ George While neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh are rolling out red carpets to attract Karnataka-based industries, the Karnataka government has denied electricity connections to nearly 5,500 small-scale industries, citing the lack of(OC) and(CC). This move has triggered widespread concern and backlash from the state's industrial a new regulation effective April 4, the state has made it mandatory for industrial units and sheds similar to residential andcommercial properties—to obtain OC and CC before securing electricity connections. However, small and medium entrepreneurs argue that the rule is arbitrary and has disrupted operations across the to the Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA), several units despite completing internal wiring and paying necessary fees—have been denied power solely because they are situated on B Khata or revenue land and lack the required certificates. Many of these entrepreneurs have invested crores in setting up manufacturing units, poultry farms, and dairy operations, only to face critical delays due to power denial.'We fully understand the difficulties that housing and industrial sectors are facing due to the mandatory Occupancy Certificate requirement for electricity connections,' said Energy Minister, addressing growing unrest among industrialists. 'The Chief Minister has already directed the Chief Secretary to study the issue and submit a detailed report. This matter is being taken seriously and is under active consideration in the Cabinet.'George added that while the state is bound by a Supreme Court directive mandating OCs for utility connections, the government is working on a practical solution. 'We are exploring a by-law amendment to mitigate the impact. Once the Chief Secretary's report is submitted, the Cabinet will take a decision that balances legal compliance with public interest,' he government is citing a 2020 Supreme Court ruling (2.170/2020), which instructed authorities not to provide utilities such as water and electricity to buildings without sanctioned plans or those violating building norms. Based on this, the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) issued a directive on March 13, instructing all ESCOMs to deny power without industry bodies have pushed back, saying the government is misinterpreting the order. They question why Karnataka is enforcing the rule so stringently while other states continue to encourage industrial activity. Only 6% of industries in the state are located on approved KIADB or KSSIDC plots. The remaining 94% operate from B Khata or revenue lands, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
KASSIA urges power agencies to work in tandem to improve power infrastructure in Karnataka
Trade body Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has urged all agencies allied to the power sector to work together to strengthen the overall power infrastructure scenario of the State. KASSIA, president, M.G. Rajagopal said the power distribution agencies and apex body including Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation, all electricity supply companies (ESCOMS) in the State and Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission should work in tandem to improve the stability of power lines, upgrade transmission equipment and also strengthen the distribution system. ''The industry wants non-interrupted, quality supply of power for which the State should strengthen its power infrastructure including power lines, transmission equipment and also distribution system,'' said Mr. Rajagopal at an interactive session organised by KASSIA here on Monday for power industry stakeholders. P. Ravikumar, IAS., Chairman, KERC and Jawaid Akhtar, IAS, Member, KERC interacted with the members and took note of the issues raised by the participants during the meeting and assured to resolve the issues that come within the purview of KERC Regulations. Speaking on the occasion, S.M. Hussain, Energy Panel Chairman at KASSIA also stressed the importance of increased coordination between KPTCL & ESCOMs in terms of supplying power, plan approval, issuing occupancy certificates, making smart meters optional, tariff misuse, network maintenance, adding there was need to establish a 66/11 KVA Sub Station at Nelamangala.
