Lok Sabha Question No. 566 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing Corridor in Karnataka
Ministry: HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HEAVY INDUSTRIES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 566 ANSWERED ON 03.02.2026

## AUTOMOTIVE AND AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING CORRIDOR IN KARNATAKA

## 566. SHRI P C MOHAN:

## Will the Minister of HEAVY INDUSTRIES be pleased to state:

(a) the current status of development of the Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing Corridor in Karnataka, particularly in the Bengaluru region;

(b)  the  details  of  aerospace  and  precision  engineering  clusters  being  supported  or  planned  near Devanahalli, including key infrastructure facilities proposed;

(c)  whether  the  Government  is  providing  or  proposes  to  provide  Central  assistance  for  setting  up common  testing,  certification  and  validation  facilities  for  automotive,  aerospace  and  advanced manufacturing units in these clusters; and

(d) the expected impact of these initiatives on investment, employment generation and strengthening of Karnataka's role as a national hub for high-value manufacturing

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES (SHRI BHUPATHIRAJU SRINIVASA VARMA)

- (a): Since Industry is a State subject, the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) does not deal with establishment of industries in any part of the country including the State of Karnataka.  However, The State Government of Karnataka has informed the following:
- i. The  State  Government  has  developed  Aerospace  Park  Phase-1  in  1000  acres  of  land  near Kempegowda  International  Airport,  Wherein  250  acres  is  earmarked  for  Aerospace  sector specific SEZ. This park comprises of key A&D players like Collins Aerospace, Dynamatic Technologies, Centum, Sasmos, Bellatrix, Boeing and many others.
- ii. South Karnataka region, particularly Kolar, Chikkaballapur, and Bangalore Rural have a rich history  of  Aerospace  and  Defence  excellence.  With  HAL  headquartered  here,  TASL establishing  final  assembly  line  for  C130J,  and  Air  India  and  Indigo  ramping  up  MRO operations,  South  Karnataka  is  poised  to  be  the  epicenter  for  Aerospace  and  Defence manufacturing for India.
- iii. Honda  Motorcycle  and  Scooters  Pvt.  Ltd,  Volvo  India  Pvt.  Ltd  and  other  many  ancillary industries have setup their manufacturing facilities in Kolar and Bengaluru Rural District.
- (b): The State Government of Karnataka has informed that:
- i. The vicinity of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, has increasingly developed into an aerospace cluster, supported by the establishment of the KIADB Aerospace Park, airport based MRO facilities, and interest from aerospace manufacturers.  The KIADB Aerospace Park is located adjacent to the Kempegowda International Airport.  Aerospace Phase-2 Park is also being developed near KIAL.

- ii. In  addition,  Maintenance,  Repair  and  Overhaul  (MRO)  projects  have  been  taken  up  at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, strengthening the region's aviation ecosystem. The projects include MROs of Air India and IndiGo.
- iii. Owing to the proximity to the international airport, availability of industrial land and an existing aerospace manufacturing base, several aerospace and allied companies have expressed interest in setting up operations and seeking land in and around Devanahalli.
3. (c): No such proposal for central assistance is under consideration in MHI.
4. (d): The State Government of Karnataka has informed that:

i. The Aerospace and Defence Policy 2022-27 aims to attract investments of approximately INR 45,000 crore into the aerospace and defence sector while generating around 60,000 additional jobs. The policy prioritizes the development of Karnataka's MRO and space applications ecosystem and the strengthening of its R&D infrastructure. Overall, it seeks to consolidate Karnataka's position as a leading aerospace and defence hub.

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