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A high-level DPIIT delegation led by Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia visited Bengaluru's K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre to explore deep-tech innovations in IoT and AI. The team reviewed progress at Tumakuru Industrial Area, stressing timely completion to attract global investors. Interactions with Foxconn and aerospace manufacturers highlighted India's advanced manufacturing potential. The visit aimed to align policy support with industrial growth and startup ecosystem development.

Key Points: DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia Visits K-tech MeitY Nasscom IoT/AI Hub

  • DPIIT delegation assesses K-tech MeitY Nasscom's IoT/AI innovation hub
  • Reviews Tumakuru Industrial Area's 1,736-acre development progress
  • Engages with Foxconn and aerospace SEZ for manufacturing insights
  • Urges L&T to expedite project milestones for investor readiness
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DPIIT Secretary leads delegation to K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence for IoT/AI in Bengaluru

DPIIT delegation explores Bengaluru's deep-tech ecosystem, reviews Tumakuru Industrial Area progress, and engages with startups to boost innovation and investment.

"Leverage synergy between innovation, infrastructure, and policy to drive export-led growth – Amardeep Singh Bhatia, DPIIT Secretary"

New Delhi, August 3

A delegation led by Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia, along with CEO and MD, NICDC, Rajat Kumar Saini, Director, DPIIT and the Head of Startup India, visited the K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence for IoT and AI in Bengaluru.

The visit aimed to engage with startups and incubation leaders, gain insights into the local innovation ecosystem, and identify opportunities for policy support to accelerate growth.

Centre of Excellence, India's largest deep tech innovation hub, connects startups, innovators, enterprises, academia, and government to solve real-world challenges using cutting-edge technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Big Data, AR/VR, Machine Learning, and Robotics.

The delegation interacted with startup founders and incubation managers to explore how these technologies can drive the future of manufacturing, logistics, and urban solutions.

Following the Investors Roundtable Conference in Bengaluru, Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, DPIIT, undertook a detailed review of the Tumakuru Industrial Area, a flagship project under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP).

Secretary, DPIIT examined key milestones, including Phase A development covering 1,736 acres, progress on internal roads, drainage, and utility corridors, and initiatives to support investors.

During the meeting with Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the EPC contractor, and HaskoningDHV, the PMC contractor for the project, highlighted the detailed updates on construction progress and major milestone deliverables.

L&T assured the officials that they will speed up the work and finish key tasks on time so as to ensure that land allotment to Industries is started by the year-end.

Secretary Bhatia urged all stakeholders to meet planned targets on schedule while upholding the highest quality standards to ensure Tumakuru Industrial Area attracts both global and domestic investment in sectors such as electronics, automotive, clean tech, and logistics.

The delegation also visited Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt. Ltd. and the Devanahalli Aerospace Special Economic Zone (SEZ), followed by a tour of Dynamatic Technologies, a leading manufacturer of aerospace components.

The walkthrough provided insights into advanced manufacturing capabilities, precision engineering, and India's evolving role in the global aerospace supply chain.

The review meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Selvakumar S, Principal Secretary, Government of Karnataka; Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO and MD, NICDC; Mahesh M, MD, KIADB; and Shubha Kalyan, Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate of Tumakuru, along with senior officials from NICDC and the State Government, to assess progress and align efforts for timely execution.

Secretary, DPIIT, encouraged stakeholders to leverage the synergy between innovation, industrial infrastructure, and policy support to drive investment and export-led growth.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope these visits lead to actual ground-level changes. Too often we see delegations coming and going but startups still struggle with basic infrastructure and funding. The Tumakuru project looks promising though - fingers crossed!
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Rajat K
As someone working in aerospace manufacturing, the Devanahalli SEZ visit is particularly exciting! India has huge potential in this sector if we get the policy support right. The global supply chain is looking at alternatives to China - this is our golden opportunity.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Foxconn being part of this delegation. After their recent expansion plans in India, it seems the government is serious about electronics manufacturing. If we can build complete ecosystems like China did, we might finally see 'Make in India' become reality.
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Vikram M
The mention of clean tech in Tumakuru is encouraging! We need more focus on sustainable industrial development. Hope they incorporate solar power and water recycling systems from day one. Our industrial parks should lead in green initiatives, not follow decades later.
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Kavya N
While all this sounds impressive, I hope they're also focusing on skilling local workforce. High-tech industries need trained personnel. What's the point of these investments if we still need to import technical staff? The CoE should tie up with local ITIs and engineering colleges.
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Michael C

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