KKCCI president Sharanabasappa M. Pappa submitting a memorandum to Minister Eshwar B. Khandre in Kalaburagi on Friday.
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The Kalyana Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKCCI) has urged Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre to expedite the process of granting environmental clearance for the proposed PM-Mitra Mega Textile Park in Kalaburagi district.
A delegation of KKCCI office-bearers, led by its president Sharanabasappa M. Pappa and secretary Shivraj V. Inginshetty, met the Minister at the State-run Aiwan-e-Shahi Guest House during his visit to Kalaburagi on Friday (July 26, 2025) and submitted a memorandum seeking his intervention.
In the memorandum, the Chamber reminded the Minister that although the prestigious PM-Mitra Mega Textile Park project was sanctioned for Kalaburagi in 2023, there has been little tangible progress on the ground over the past two years.
“The establishment of the Textile Park is crucial for the region’s economic growth and industrial development. However, the delay in obtaining environmental clearance has slowed the project. We humbly request the Forest Minister to use his good offices to expedite the clearance process and facilitate the early implementation of the project,” the memorandum stated.
Responding to the request, Minister Eshwar Khandre assured the delegation that the government was committed to the industrial development of Kalyana Karnataka and that necessary steps would be taken to resolve any pending issues related to environmental approvals.
“Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre assured us that he would make every effort to remove the hurdles and help ensure that the textile park becomes operational. We are hopeful that he will act on this, keeping in mind the development needs of the region,” Mr. Pappa told The Hindu.
Published – July 26, 2025 10:20 am IST