AUG 03: In a bid to accelerate industrial growth and foster innovation, Shri Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), led a high-level delegation to K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence (CoE) for IoT & AI in Bengaluru. Accompanied by Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO & MD of NICDC, and senior DPIIT officials, the visit focused on engaging with startups and incubation leaders, assessing the innovation landscape, and exploring opportunities for policy-level interventions.
The Centre of Excellence, one of India’s premier deep tech innovation hubs, connects startups, enterprises, academia, and government to address complex real-world challenges through emerging technologies like IoT, AI, Data Science, AR/VR, Robotics, and Machine Learning. The delegation interacted with founders and ecosystem enablers to understand how these technologies could transform sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, and smart urban infrastructure.
Following the visit, Shri Bhatia reviewed the Tumakuru Industrial Area, a major project under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). The review covered Phase A development spread across 1,736 acres, with detailed briefings on roadworks, utilities, and investment-readiness milestones. EPC contractor L&T and PMC contractor HaskoningDHV assured timely delivery to begin land allotment to industries by year-end.
During the visit, Shri Bhatia emphasized the need to maintain world-class standards and meet project timelines to attract both domestic and foreign investment, especially in sectors like electronics, clean tech, and automotive.
The delegation also toured the Devanahalli Aerospace SEZ, Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India, and Dynamatic Technologies, gaining insight into India’s expanding capabilities in advanced manufacturing and aerospace supply chains.
Senior state officials, including Dr. Selvakumar S and Dr. Mahesh M, joined the review to ensure coordinated implementation. The DPIIT Secretary urged stakeholders to align infrastructure, innovation, and policy to boost industrial and export-led growth.
