Minister for Major and Medium Industries and Public Enterprises Jagadish Shettar said on Monday that the government has proposed to acquire 1,050 acres of land together in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts for industrial development. He said that the government has constituted a task force committee for industrial development in the coastal belt. It is promoting industries in tier II and tier III cities by providing incentives as per the new industrial policy. Earlier, replying to questions from presspersons at Belapu Industrial Area, the Minister said that as per the new industrial policy, industries are bound to provide employment to local people. If there are any specific complaints against any industry violating it, the government will examine the complaints and take necessary action against those industries violating the norms.

Source: The Hindu July 05, 2021 12:56 UTC