Dharwad: Hubballi-Dharwad may be the largest industrial center in northern Karnataka, but the plantation industry suffered a lack of infrastructure and productivity reduction.
Geographically located on the Karnataka Central Continent and has good connectivity.
However, industrial plantations located in Belur, Tarihal, Mummigatti, Kotur and Lakamanahalli do not have basic infrastructure as a result of where the industry cannot utilize their full capacity.
Kiadb’s failure to hand over this plantation to the local body since the last two decades has added to the wisdom of entrepreneurs.
The Covid-19 outbreak and the next lock has rubbed salt on the wounds of entrepreneurs.
The majority of industrial units in the industrial area are small-scale auxiliary industries that supply accessories to large and medium enterprises.
Due to the fact that large and medium enterprises that buy small unit products cut their production, demand for additional products also decreases, according to an industrialist.
The main problem faced by small units in industrial areas is inadequate.
“Electricity supplied to us is enough for the technology available for our 20 years ago.
Now technology has advanced, we need an increase in energy.
Inadequate coordination between Hescom and Kiadb has hampered industrial unit access to adequate strength.
To increase the supply Our power, we have to buy our own transformer, “Shrikant Thite, Head of the Dharwad Growth Industry Association, explained.
He said there had been many differences by the Kiadb in the development of industrial estates.
“There are examples of green belt spaces used for other purposes.
As a result, industrial estates have not been transferred to the regional government.
Those who have bought land do not have documents to prove ownership.
When we approach banks for loans., Lenders need proof of tax payment.
When We approach banks for loans, lenders need proof of tax payment.
How should we pay property tax if the owner’s name is not on the right note? “Shrikant said.
Shrikant demanded that the government approve the establishment of industrial units by AEQUs Private Limited on a plot of land of 300 hectares near itigatti as soon as possible so that small businesses can develop again.
Sole entertainment for industrialists is that the central government provides financial assistance in the form of bank loans during a pandemic.