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The Hindu
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka to host ‘Uthpadana Manthana' to grow six high-potential industry sectors
The State government will host 'Uthpadana Manthana', a one-day flagship initiative to engage industry leaders across six sectors in shaping the future of manufacturing in Bengaluru, on June 10. The event will focus on six high-potential sectors — aerospace and defence; space tech and drones; electronics (including components) and semiconductors; capital goods, machine tools and robotics; auto/auto-components and electric vehicles (EVs); textiles (materials, technical, MMF); and consumer products (FMCG, footwear, toys), according to a government communique. 'Uthpadana Manthana' will be a high-impact dialogue aimed at crafting a clear and actionable roadmap to transform Karnataka into a global manufacturing powerhouse, said M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development. 'By bringing together the finest minds from industry and start-ups, we aim to co-develop strategic solutions that are future-focused, innovation-led, and globally competitive. This platform will help us identify sector-specific growth enablers, unlock investment opportunities, and frame policies that are grounded in industry realities,' said the Minister, adding that the objective of the initiative was to strengthen Karnataka's position as a leader in high-value manufacturing, drive exports, and generate sustainable employment across the State. Some 58 industry leaders and domain experts have confirmed the participation already. The Minister said the outcomes from the conference would help define a sector-wise blueprint to position Karnataka as a leading global destination for advanced manufacturing by triggering inclusive industrial growth across the State.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
₹600-cr. Nidec plant inaugurated in Dharwad
Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil on Monday inaugurated the Orchard Hub Campus of Nidec industrial Automation India Pvt. Ltd. which has been developed with an investment of ₹600 crore at Belur Industrial Area in Dharwad. Speaking after the inauguration, Mr. Patil said that the plant which has been set up using Japanese and French technologies will be providing direct employment to 800 people. Mr. Patil said that a piece of 20-acre land has been given for the battery solution tower of the company and heavy duty machines with a capacity of 2, 3 and 4 MW will be catering to the data centre industries. These units will be exported to the U.S. and Europe and once the plant reaches its full capacity, a total of 3,000 jobs will be created, he said. He said that various equipment and machines required for data industries, including power back-up generator, wind generator, battery storage and spare parts, required for electricity driven vehicles will be manufactured at the plant. Mr. Patil said that the State government is working towards establishing more industries in North Karnataka by providing them incentives. Working in the same direction, the government provides required land for Nidec company within two years and facilitated the plant becoming operational at the earliest, he said and added that an ambitious project has been completed and the plant has become operational. The Minister also mentioned that it is necessary that farmers are given adequate compensation for farmland acquired and the responsibility of maintaining a balance between farming and industry is on the government. Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru Nakane Tsutomu, Consul General of France in Bengaluru Marc Lamy, president of Nidec Motion and Energy Michael Briggs, president and MD of Nidec Motion and Energy India Girish D. Kulkarni and others were present.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Hidkal Dam water is being sought for upcoming beverages industries in Dharwad, says Minister
Amid opposition to drawing water from Hidkal Dam, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil on Monday clarified that drawing water from the dam is proposed to support upcoming beverages industries at the Belur Industrial Area in Dharwad. Speaking to presspersons in Dharwad on Monday, Mr. Patil said that of the total storage capacity of 51 tmcft of water at the dam, 4 tmcft of water has been earmarked for industrial use. 'Out of this, only 0.5 tmcft has been requested to meet the water requirement of beverages companies that signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the Global Investors Meet (GIM),' he said. Mr. Patil mentioned that among the key investors, Ceylon Beverages, owned by Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan, has already commenced construction of its plant in Dharwad and Campa, owned by Reliance Jio, has also proposed to set up a beverages manufacturing unit in the region. As water is a crucial requirement for the beverages industries and as Dharwad did not have a major river, the proposal to draw water from Hidkal Dam has been considered a practical solution, he said. The Minister expressed the confidence that residents of Belagavi district will understand the importance of industrial development in the region and will not oppose it.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
55% reservation for Kannadigas in Group A, B jobs, says Minister
Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil has said that the under the revised industrial policy, industries will be required to reserve 55% of jobs for Kannadigas in Group A and B categories, while it will be 75% reservation for Group C and D categories. Speaking to presspersons in Dharwad on Monday, Mr. Patil said that industries have accepted these conditions and the State government has set its eyes on creating more employment opportunities for local residents. Stating that the recent Global Investors Meet (GIM) resulted in investment proposals worth ₹10 lakh crore, the Minister said that they are expecting that at least 70% of the proposals will materialise. The Minister said that in line with the Beyond Bengaluru initiative of developing tier-2 and tier-3 cities, 75% of the proposals are directed towards seeking land outside Bengaluru with 40% of them targeted for North Karnataka. To a query regarding the FMCG cluster in Hubballi-Dharwad which is in a limbo, the Minister admitted that there is a rise in land prices and clarified that the government has no direct control over it. Mr. Patil said that several farmers whose land are identified for acquisition have approached courts seeking higher compensation and based on court rulings, the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has finalised compensation rates. He, however, clarified that despite the challenges, the department is in regular touch with FMCG companies. Highlighting the establishment of NIDAC's plant at Belur Industrial Area in Dharwad built at an estimated cost of ₹600 crore, Mr. Patil said that the plant is expected to generate 800 direct and 900 indirect jobs. He also said that the company has expansion plans and has set a target of creating over 4,000 jobs in the next two years.
The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Religion status would have benefited all Lingayat sub-castes, says M.B. Patl
Stating that the movement for religion status for Lingayat was wrongly projected by some as a ploy to divide the community, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil has said that if religion status had materialised, then all Lingayat sub-castes would have greatly benefited. He was addressing a gathering after unveiling the bust of 12th century social reformer Basavanna (Basaveshwara) at Dhanyal village in Babaleshwar taluk of Vijayapura district on Wednesday. 'Lingayat religion founded by Basavanna in the 12th century was an independent religion till 1881. However, in 1881, Mysuru rulers, removed Lingayats from the independent religion column and included them under the Shudra category of Hindu religion,' he said. 'If Lingayat or Basava Dharma, which has compassion as crux of the religion, is followed properly, then there will be no war like situation in the whole world. In the coming years, India will become Basava Bharat and automatically, a harmonious egalitarian society will come into existence,' he said. Sri Basava Jaya Mrutyunjaya Swami of Lingayat Panchamasali Peetha of Koodalasangama thanked Mr. Patil for facilitating through his generous donation the resumption of the construction of the gigantic statue of Basavanna at Kumbalgod in Bengaluru which stopped midway because of shortage of funds. The swami called upon farmers not to forget the people who helped them in getting water to their farmland and commended Mr. Patil for his active work as Water Resources Minister during his previous tenure. Sri Mahantha Swami of Mahantheshwara Mutt of Mudgal Thimmapur said that Basavanna built society on the pedestal of principles that advocated equality. He said that the State government is doing a good job of propagating the ideology of Basavanna which is essential for moving towards a casteless society. The seer also remembered the contribution of Halakatti who dedicated his life for collection and publication of Vachana literature. Various seers, including Basavalinga Swami of Jnana Yogashrama of Vijayapura, and others were present.
