Karnataka’s State Level Single Window Clearance Committee approved 147 industrial projects worth Rs 6,825.93 crore on Monday. These projects aim to create 18,600 jobs across the state. Minister MB Patil said 131 projects will start outside Bengaluru, helping spread industrial growth. Many sectors like food processing and electronics got a boost.
Karnataka's State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) hasapproved 147 industrial projects involving a total investment of Rs 6,825.93 crore, with the potential to generate 18,600 jobs across the state. Of the 147 approved projects, 131 will be established outside Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts, providing a boost to the state's efforts to promote industrial development beyond the capital, Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil said on Monday. Patil, who chaired the committee's 161st meeting, said 36 major projects involving investments of more than Rs 50 crore each account for Rs 4,507.71 crore and are expected to generate 12,074 jobs.
Another 108 new projects, with investments ranging from Rs 15 crore to Rs 50 crore, will bring in Rs 2,238.37 crore and create around 6,526 jobs. The committee also approved additional investment proposals worth Rs 79.85 crore from three existing projects. Investments across diverse sectors The approved projects span several sectors, including food processing, textiles, data centres, semiconductors, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), IT parks, printed circuit board assembly, aerospace, sugar and general engineering. Among the major approvals, Advaith Tech LLP will invest Rs 380 crore to establish an IT and ITES park with allied infrastructure at Devanahalli, generating around 500 jobs.
Vista Spaces Tec Hoodi Private Limited has received approval to develop an IT/ITES park at Doddanekundi in Bengaluru East taluk with an investment of Rs 260 crore. The project is expected to create 750 jobs. Gowribidanur in Chikkaballapura district will see three major industrial investments. OFB Tech Limited will establish a 250-tonne-per-day container glass manufacturing plant with an investment of Rs 245 crore, creating around 400 jobs. UHP Technologies Private Limited will invest Rs 200 crore in a manufacturing unit for semiconductor and solar cell equipment, generating around 300 jobs. Interrni International Private Limited will set up an integrated manufacturing facility for interiors, modular fit-outs and architectural facade systems with an investment of Rs 130 crore and around 600 jobs.
In Mysuru district, FIEM Industries Limited will invest Rs 183.06 crore in manufacturing advanced lighting and electronic components at Kochanahalli, creating 550 jobs. Arbee Biomarine Extracts Private Limited will establish an Omega-3 concentrates manufacturing facility at Thandya with an investment of Rs 129.71 crore, generating 62 jobs. Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Private Limited will set up a greenfield integrated organic dairy and food processing unit at Bannenahalli in KR Pete taluk of Mandya district. The project entails an investment of Rs 165.24 crore and is expected to create 300 jobs.
Other significant approvals include Elmeasure India Private Limited's Rs 150-crore data centre, energy and monitoring solutions facility at Badanaguppe-Kellamballi in Chamarajanagar district, expected to generate around 500 jobs.Schneider Electric India Private Limited will invest Rs 141.44 crore in a manufacturing facility for advanced meters, communication gateways, controllers and relays at Attibele, creating 108 jobs. MS Metals and Steels Private Limited has received approval for a capacity expansion and rolling mill project at Kunigal in Tumakuru district, involving an investment of Rs 132 crore and around 350 jobs.The committee also cleared two steel-sector projects in Ballari district.
Anantha Steels Private Limited will invest Rs 119.41 crore, generating 154 jobs, while Sri Subramanya Sponge Iron Private Limited will invest Rs 105 crore and create 150 jobs.