|| HMT to be Revived: DPR in Progress, says Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy ||

|| Report on HMT revival submitted by NITI Aayog member Dr. V.K. Saraswat ||

|| Multiple rounds of discussions and meetings held in New Delhi with Dr. Saraswat and senior officials of the Ministry ||

Bengaluru Express

Mandya: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, announced that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared to revive the prestigious HMT factory.

Speaking to the media in Mandya, he highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, efforts are underway to rejuvenate both HMT and the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) in Bhadravathi. Several rounds of discussions have already taken place in this regard.

Dr. V.K. Saraswat, a member of NITI Aayog, has submitted an important report on the revival of HMT. High-level meetings have been held in New Delhi with senior officials of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the Managing Director of HMT, and Dr. Saraswat. Kumaraswamy further informed that a team led by the Additional Secretary of MHI & HMT Managing Director were also sent to Japan to explore possibilities of technical collaboration.

The Minister added that the people of Mandya have long aspired for industrial establishments in the district. “I have sought cooperation from the State Government and have also held discussions with several industrialists in Delhi regarding setting up industries in Mandya,” he said.

He noted that with the responsibility of two key portfolios, he is making every effort to boost industrial growth in Karnataka. “The State Government should build a strong working relationship with the Centre. Only then can the State fully benefit from Central initiatives. Bringing politics into every matter is unnecessary,” Kumaraswamy remarked.