Meeting with Union Defence Minister
On Saturday, C N Ashwathnarayan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, met with Rajnath Singh, the Union Defence Minister, to propose the establishment of an IT park in Belagavi.
Land Request
The land in question is under the control of the defence department. Consequently, Ashwathnarayan requested over 750 acres of land from the Defence Minister.
Plans for the Land
"We will establish different manufacturing industries if the defence department gives possession of this land to the state government. Apart from an IT park, several manufacturing industries would be set up. Electronic hardware, Aerospace, and many industries can be established."
Potential Impact
This development is expected to create numerous job opportunities and boost the Bangalore real estate market. Ashwathnarayan shared these details with the media after the meeting.
Land Ownership Dispute
Abhay Patil, MLA for Belagavi South, stated, "The land originally belongs to the village of Belagavi, Karnataka, and is located near the National Highway (NH) 4. It is perfect for the development of the IT park and manufacturing industries. Although the state government ordered the reopening of this land in November 2012, it is still in the possession of the Department of Defense."
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