Karnataka MLA Seeks Defence Land for IT Park in Belagavi
An MLA from Belagavi South has urged the Union government to transfer unused defence land for a proposed IT park. He also suggested establishing a defence manufacturing unit on the site to create local employment.
Key takeaways
- Belagavi South MLA Abhay Patil has appealed to the Union government to transfer defence land for an IT park.
- He also proposed establishing a Defence Manufacturing Unit on the land to create jobs.
- The MLA also met with the Union Minister for Roads and Highways to expedite the Yellur Cable Car Project.
- The cable car project is expected to boost tourism and local economy.
Abhay Patil, the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Belagavi South, has requested the Union government to allocate unused defence land in Belagavi for the development of an Information Technology and Semiconductor Park. Mr. Patil presented this proposal to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, suggesting that the land be transferred to the Karnataka government.
Alternatively, Mr. Patil proposed the establishment of a Defence Manufacturing Unit on the defence land. This initiative aims to generate employment for the youth in Belagavi. The Union Defence Minister indicated that he would review these proposals.
In a separate meeting, Mr. Patil approached Union Minister for Roads and Highways Nitin Gadkari. He sought prompt approval for the Yellur Cable Car Project, emphasizing its potential to stimulate tourism and economic growth in the region by attracting visitors and creating business and employment opportunities.
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