Priyank Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, on Thursday inaugurated a two-day technology clinic workshop for automobile service units in Kalaburagi. The workshop is being held under the RAMP Scheme at SRK Hall in the Gunj area. It brings together stakeholders from the automobile servicing and allied engineering sectors.
Addressing the gathering, Kharge said a detailed plan has been prepared for the development of Nava Kalaburagi, aiming for overall growth in the district over the next two years. He said the focus will be on sectors such as industry, agriculture, tourism, infrastructure and education. He added that Kalaburagi currently contributes around 1.5 per cent to the state’s GDP, with a target to raise it to 2.5 per cent through balanced development.
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Auto park project to boost jobs and infrastructure
According to The Times of India, a major highlight of the announcement was the plan to develop a dedicated auto park in the city. The project will cover over 20 acres in the third phase of the KIADB Industrial Area in Kapnoor. The park will bring together small and micro automobile service units that currently operate from rented spaces and roadside setups, offering them better infrastructure under one roof. The proposal has already been approved by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board. Kharge described the project as a key step for the district’s growth. It is expected to generate around 2,000 direct jobs and about 5,000 indirect employment opportunities. More than 700 applicants have already shown interest in setting up units in the park.
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Push for technology, startups and exports
The minister said the government will promote industrial growth by encouraging the use of modern technology in small businesses. Support will also be extended to startups, especially those led by engineering and ITI graduates. He added that efforts will be made to promote agricultural and horticultural products from the region, including branding Kamalapur bananas in national and international markets. Kharge also mentioned plans for a manufacturing export facility near Nandur as part of the district’s wider industrial expansion. Several public representatives and officials, including MLAs, MLCs and district authorities, were present at the event.
