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Karnataka as ‘manufacturing powerhouse’: Industries Minister chairs meeting to drive strategy

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, M.B. Patil, chaired a meeting on Monday to review preparations for the upcoming ‘Uthpadhana Manthana’, a two-day strategic conference scheduled for 30 and 31 May in Bengaluru.

Envisioned as a pivotal step towards actualizing Karnataka’s ambition of becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, the conference will see top CEOs from the manufacturing sector and representatives from high-growth startups converging for intensive discussions.

The goal: To craft a clear, actionable roadmap to boost the state’s investment appeal and drive long-term industrial growth.

“This conference will serve as a platform for strategic engagement with industry leaders and help define a forward-looking development blueprint across six high-potential manufacturing sectors,” said Minister Patil.

The six sectors that will be the focus of the deliberations are:

  1. Aerospace and Defence, Space Technology and Drones
  2. Electronics (including components) and Semiconductors
  3. Capital Goods, Machine Tools and Robotics
  4. Auto/Auto Components and Electric Vehicles
  5. Textiles (Materials, Technical, MMF)
  6. Consumer Products (FMCG, Footwear, and Toys)

Industry leaders will contribute insights and recommendations to drive policy and investment strategies of the government.

The outcome will be a sector-wise blueprint guiding the government’s steps to accelerate industrial development and enhance Karnataka’s global competitiveness.

Officials have said that close collaboration with industry is central to framing policies and initiatives that will impact the state’s competitiveness, positioning Karnataka as a frontrunner in the area of global manufacturing.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Selvakumar S., Principal Secretary, Industries, Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Industries and Commerce, Dr. Mahesh, CEO of KIADB, Arvind Galgali, Technical Advisor to the Minister, and other senior officials.

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