JAMCO to set up product engineering centre in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): JAMCO has announced plans to establish a Product Engineering Centre here, further strengthening Karnataka’s position in the aerospace sector.
The proposed full-fledged centre is expected to significantly enhance the company’s engineering footprint in the State and expand its operations in India’s aviation market, Karnataka Commerce and Industries Department said in a statement on Monday.
“The availability of a vast pool of skilled engineering talent and a well-established aerospace ecosystem has consistently attracted global investments to Karnataka. JAMCO’s decision to invest here is yet another endorsement of this strength,” Industries Commissioner Gunjan Krishna said.
A delegation led by JAMCO’s Chief Operating Officer Sanjeev Sen and Board Chair Kate Schaefer met the Commissioner and discussed details of the proposed investment.
Following the meeting, the Commissioner formally announced the company’s decision to set up its Product Engineering Centre in Bengaluru, according to the release.
The new facility will focus on the end-to-end development of components used in aircraft interiors for global aviation majors, including Boeing and Airbus, among others.
Highlighting the significance of the investment, the Commissioner said, “This investment in Karnataka, aimed at enhancing our capabilities in producing globally certified aerospace products, reflects our long-term commitment to the State. India’s aviation market is expanding at a rapid pace, and Karnataka is playing a significant role in this growth. Through JAMCO’s initiatives, next-generation cabin innovations are being developed, further strengthening the State’s position as one of the world’s leading aerospace engineering hubs.”
Kate Schaefer commended the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and praised the State’s leadership in the aerospace sector, underscoring JAMCO’s confidence in Karnataka’s engineering ecosystem.
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
