KWIN City: Plot Allotments Targeted by March

Bengaluru: The State Government’s ambitious KWIN City project must make significant progress by February–March next year, Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil said on Friday. He directed the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) to immediately take up the necessary works on a war footing and operate round the clock. He also instructed officials to submit progress reports every 15 days.

Patil chaired a review meeting with the officials concerned at Khanija Bhavan in Bengaluru.

Speaking at the meeting, Patil said, “KWIN City has been a dream project of the State Government. To ensure its timely implementation, the Industries Department must constitute a dedicated team, with all its members working from the project site. He directed officials to resolve issues relating to land acquisition, access roads, drainage and other infrastructure requirements on the spot.

Global companies, universities, law schools, institutions such as the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), research organisations, hospitals, innovation centres and start-ups are expected to invest in KWIN City. The facilities provided in the project area must therefore meet global standards, he said, stressing the need for close coordination with the agency designing the project.

Investors coming to KWIN City must be provided with high-quality accommodation, a common facility centre, a sports complex, access roads, parks, electricity connections and other essential infrastructure. If necessary, an additional Chief Engineer’s post would be created to expedite these works, Patil said.

The project will cover 5,000 acres. While some investors may prefer to construct their own buildings, others may opt for a build-to-suit model. Some may also enter into agreements with construction companies before submitting their applications. KIADB must be prepared to accommodate all these requirements, he said. Patil set a target of achieving the maximum possible progress within five months.

Officials must clearly explain the project’s unique advantages to investors and ensure that plots are allotted without delay. Any delay could drive investors to other destinations, he cautioned. Work on the second phase must also begin at the earliest. Patil urged officials to work collectively to attract investments worth ₹50,000 crore to KWIN City.

Industries Department Principal Secretary Selvakumar, Commissioner Khushboo Goyal, Industries Minister’s Technical Adviser Aravind Galagali, KIADB Chief Executive Officer Govinda Reddy, Special Deputy Commissioner Raghunandan and Chief Engineer Veerabhadraiah attended the meeting.