Karnataka govt to form sector-specific vision groups for industrial development, says minister

Patil stated, “It is noted here that the state government till now had a vision group related to overall industrial development. This is for the first time that vision groups are being formed sector-wise. The vision groups will comprise industry experts, public sector officials, and academic experts. These groups, which will be institutionalized, will provide holistic guidance to the department and lead industrial progress in the right direction.”

He also mentioned that an Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer in the rank of Principal chief conservator of forest (PCCF) will be appointed to facilitate resolving environment-related issues.

Furthermore, the state government intends to promote manufacturing and industrialization in sectors such as future mobility, green hydrogen, food processing, textiles, and warehousing and logistics.

Patil added, “The government is planning to set up a Karnataka Aerospace Technology Centre at Devanahalli R&D park to ease information dissemination, enable networks and market linkages, and create Common Facility Centre (CFC) and incubation centres. Intensive efforts are underway to pursue opportunities worth approximately Rs. 2.5 lakh crore.”