Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil on Monday said that the State government was contemplating simplifying the process of conversion of agricultural land for industrial development particularly when farmers intended to establish agro-based industries on their farmlands.
He made this disclosure during his visit to the industrial estates of Hubballi-Dharwad on Monday, during which interacted with the industrialists and also assured necessary funds for revival of Hubballi unit of NGEF, which is under loss.
Accompanied by officials, Mr. Patil visited some industries at Gamanagatti and Belur Industrial estates and sought information on the latest technologies, businesses, scope for development and the problems they faced with regard to allotment of industrial sites and infrastructure.
