Karnataka govt approves 48 industrial projects

The clearance for the projects was given at the State Level Single Window Clearance Committee meeting chaired by large and medium scale industries minister Murugesh Nirani on Saturday.

The Karnataka government has approved 48 industrial projects worth ₹2,062 crore that would provide jobs for over 6,393 people in the state.

A total of 48 projects with investments of ₹2,062.21 crore with employment potential for 6,393 people were cleared. (AFP (Representational photo))

The clearance for the projects was given at the State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) meeting chaired by large and medium scale industries minister Murugesh Nirani on Saturday.

According to Nirani, the panel has considered and approved seven important large and medium size industrial projects worth ₹1,275.67 crore, which are expected to create employment opportunities for 3,181 people in the state. Also, at the SLSWCC meeting, 40 new projects each with investment of more than ₹15 crores and less than ₹50 crore were cleared. These projects valued at ₹724.87 crore would generate 3,212 jobs, the minister noted on Sunday.

A total of 48 projects with investments of ₹2,062.21 crore with employment potential for 6,393 people were cleared.

Among the new investments that were approved are Rockwell Collins India Enterprises of Raytheon Group, Nithin Sai Agrotech, Brighflexi International, Cookson India and Adcock Ingram Pharma and Starling Chem.