Karnataka to set up five aerospace, defence parks: CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Nov 11 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced that the state government is developing five world-class aerospace and defence parks in strategic locations across Bengaluru and Mysuru.
He said the parks will offer “plug-and-play” facilities to drastically reduce setup time for industries.
“We are developing five world-class Aerospace & Defence Parks in strategic locations — Bengaluru, Belagavi, Mysuru, Tumakuru and Chamarajanagar. These parks will offer ‘plug-and-play’ facilities to drastically reduce setup time for industries,” Siddaramaiah said.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Collins India Operations Centre developed by Collins Aerospace at the KIADB Aerospace Park in Devanahalli.
The chief minister said the new 26-acre facility marks a major milestone in Karnataka’s journey as a global hub for advanced aerospace manufacturing.
“The decision by Collins Aerospace, a global major with over a century of aviation legacy, to establish this comprehensive centre in Bengaluru is a powerful endorsement of Karnataka’s robust industrial ecosystem and its future potential,” he said.
“Collins Aerospace is investing USD 25 million in Karnataka. This new facility will create over 2,000 skilled jobs in research, development and advanced manufacturing. Karnataka contributes nearly 65 per cent to India’s aerospace and defence sector,” Siddaramaiah was quoted as saying in a statement.
He described the centre as a “shining example” of a successful public-private partnership that aligns with the state’s goals and the national ‘Make in India’ mission.
Siddaramaiah said more than 2,000 small and medium enterprises are engaged in the aerospace and defence sectors across the state.
“Companies such as Mahindra Aerospace and Rangsons have made substantial investments here, and 48 agreements have been signed in this sector. Rangsons, in partnership with Boeing, is investing Rs 2,915 crore. The state aims to attract Rs 45,000 crore in investments and create 60,000 jobs over the next five years,” he said.
Inviting global aerospace leaders to invest in Karnataka, the chief minister added, “Our policies, our people and our proven track record make us the ideal partner for your success.”
Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil, who also attended the event, said this is Collins Aerospace’s first facility in India under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.
“The unit will cater to leading global aviation majors such as Boeing and Airbus,” he said, adding that KIADB and Karnataka Udyog Mitra provided all necessary approvals, infrastructure and support to operationalise the facility.
Patil said Karnataka’s new industrial policy places strong emphasis on high-tech sectors such as aerospace, defence and electronics.
“The investment by Collins Aerospace is a historic milestone and aligns with the state government’s long-term vision. This manufacturing facility stands as a fine example of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and demonstrates Karnataka’s industry-friendly ecosystem,” he added.
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Delhi Police busts LPG black marketing racket in Bawana, 75 cylinders seized; 1 held
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has busted an LPG cylinder hoarding and black marketing racket in the Bawana area, an officer said on Friday.
A 50-year-old man, identified as Anil, has been arrested and 75 cylinders seized, he said.
The accused was apprehended following a tip-off about the illegal storage and transportation of LPG cylinders in the industrial area.
Acting on the input, a police team laid a picket near District Park in Bawana on Thursday evening. Around 4 pm, a pickup truck was intercepted and checked, leading to the recovery of 27 LPG cylinders, including both domestic and commercial units.
"When questioned, the accused failed to produce any valid documents, including a licence, permit, stock register or proof of ownership for the cylinders," the officer said.
During interrogation, Anil revealed that more cylinders were stored at nearby premises. Based on his disclosure, police raided two rooms and an iron shed near a factory in the area.
"A total of 48 additional cylinders were recovered, taking the overall seizure to 75. The cylinders were stored without safety measures or legal authorisation, posing a serious risk," the officer said.
Disruptions in maritime supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict have caused an LPG crisis in India.
