Karnataka constitutes nine vision groups to ensure sectoral industrial growth
To ensure sectoral industrial growth, the Karnataka government has constituted nine new vision groups under the chairmanship of the Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B Patil. These visionary groups comprising industry experts as members will focus on the sectors of aerospace and defense, machine tools, Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), pharmaceuticals, core manufacturing, automotive/electric vehicles, industry 5.0, textiles, and green energy.
Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary to Government, Commerce and Industries Department will be the Vice-Chairperson for all the groups and the Chief Executive Officer, of Invest Karnataka Forum will be the Member Secretary. Speaking about the formation of vision groups, Patil said that the government aims to make Karnataka the top destination for future tech manufacturing in Asia, through equitable and sustainable growth. To transform this vision into reality, the government has devised a strategic plan that involves the formation of vision groups, he added.
"These vision groups would provide guidance and strategic insights to the department. Further, these will facilitate the creation of detailed sectoral plans, identify lucrative investment opportunities, and recommend interventions to enhance Karnataka's appeal to potential investors. They would also play the role of providing timely direction, and counsel", Patil explained.
