{"id":4596,"date":"2025-06-30T11:54:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:24:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4596"},"modified":"2025-06-30T12:28:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T06:58:02","slug":"state-govt-industries-unite-against-centres-move-to-move-factories-out-of-karnataka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=4596","title":{"rendered":"State Govt, Industries Unite Against Centre\u2019s Move to Move Factories Out of Karnataka"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karnataka Vows to Oppose Centre\u2019s Plan to Shift PSUs to Andhra Pradesh<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Deputy CM Shivakumar warns of strong resistance, calls for protecting state\u2019s industrial interests<\/em><\/p>\n

Bengaluru, [Date]:<\/strong>\u00a0Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on [date] declared the state\u2019s firm opposition to any move by the Central government to relocate public sector units (PSUs) from Karnataka to Andhra Pradesh, asserting that such a shift would disrupt livelihoods and industrial growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cWithout the state government\u2019s consent, the Centre should not undertake any such move, as it will affect thousands of lives,\u201d Shivakumar said during the inauguration of the\u00a0KASSIA Centre of Excellence and Innovation<\/strong>\u00a0in Bengaluru. He vowed to escalate the matter with the Centre and urged industry bodies to lobby against the proposal.<\/p>\n

Protecting Jobs and Industries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shivakumar emphasized that Karnataka hosts a vast workforce, including temporary laborers, who would face severe consequences if industries were relocated. \u201cWe have lakhs of workers employed here, and we cannot allow their livelihoods to be uprooted,\u201d he said, directing the\u00a0Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA)<\/strong>\u00a0to form a delegation and present their concerns to Union ministers.<\/p>\n

Karnataka: A Premier Investment Hub<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Highlighting Karnataka\u2019s industrial potential beyond IT, Shivakumar credited the state\u2019s\u00a0investment-friendly policies<\/strong>\u00a0for attracting major businesses. \u201cWe will continue supporting industries setting up operations here,\u201d he said, citing ongoing infrastructure projects like\u00a0flyovers, double-decker metro lines, and mobility enhancements<\/strong>\u00a0to ease Bengaluru\u2019s traffic congestion.<\/p>\n

He also pointed to Karnataka\u2019s\u00a0skilled workforce<\/strong>, noting that prominent industrialists like Anand Mahindra and Sajjan Jindal studied in Bengaluru before establishing nationwide enterprises. \u201cOur talent pool is unmatched, and initiatives like the KASSIA Centre of Excellence will further strengthen our industrial ecosystem,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Karnataka Banks Must Support Startups, Not Just Big Firms: Dy CM Tells Lenders\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Banks Urged to Back Startups<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a critique of financial institutions, Shivakumar accused banks of neglecting new entrepreneurs. \u201cWhile established businesses get loans easily, startups struggle due to excessive collateral demands,\u201d he said, urging lenders to\u00a0support emerging enterprises<\/strong>\u00a0to foster innovation.<\/p>\n

Boosting MSMEs and Local Employment<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa<\/strong>\u00a0stressed the need for\u00a0Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)<\/strong>\u00a0to generate local jobs. \u201cThis training centre must ensure 100% placement and aid in product exports,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Muniyappa also pledged government backing for\u00a0skill development and technological upgrades<\/strong>\u00a0in the MSME sector, a key driver of India\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

Industry Leaders Rally Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n

KASSIA President M.G. Rajagopal<\/strong>\u00a0welcomed the state\u2019s initiatives, emphasizing the centre\u2019s role in fostering innovation. The association also reiterated its demand for a\u00a0dedicated KASSIA Secretariat<\/strong> to streamline industry support.<\/p>\n

Contact For Media Updates: +91-93531 21474<\/span> [WhatsApp]<\/h3>\n

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The Road Ahead<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With Karnataka positioning itself as a\u00a0manufacturing and industrial powerhouse<\/strong>, the state government\u2019s pushback against PSU relocations signals a broader effort to\u00a0retain economic sovereignty<\/strong>. As tensions with the Centre simmer, industry stakeholders await further developments\u2014with livelihoods and investments hanging in the balance.<\/p>\n

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Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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    Karnataka opposes\u00a0Central plan to shift PSUs to Andhra Pradesh<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Shivakumar warns of job losses<\/strong>, seeks industry and political intervention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    State highlights\u00a0infrastructure upgrades and skilled workforce<\/strong>\u00a0as growth drivers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Banks criticized for neglecting startups<\/strong>; MSMEs urged to boost local employment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    KASSIA\u2019s new Centre of Excellence<\/strong>\u00a0aims to foster innovation and industry collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Quotes:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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      DK Shivakumar, Deputy CM:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      “Without Karnataka\u2019s consent, the Centre cannot shift industries\u2014it will destroy livelihoods.”
      \n<\/em>“Our engineers and workers built this industrial ecosystem. We won\u2019t let it be dismantled.”
      \n<\/em>“Banks must stop ignoring young entrepreneurs. Growth needs risk-taking, not just collateral.”<\/em><\/li>\n

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      KH Muniyappa, Food & Civil Supplies Minister:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      “MSMEs must create local jobs. This training centre should guarantee 100% placements.”<\/em>
      \n<\/em>“Skill development is non-negotiable for Karnataka to remain an industrial leader.”<\/em><\/li>\n

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      MG Rajagopal, KASSIA President:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      “The Centre of Excellence will bridge innovation gaps. Now, we need a KASSIA Secretariat.”<\/em><\/p>\n

      #KarnatakaIndustries <\/strong>#PSURelocationRow <\/strong>#DKShivakumar <\/strong>#MSMEgrowth <\/strong>#InvestInKarnataka<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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