Ilkal Textile Park to Create 5,000 Employment Opportunities

A textile park will be established in Ilkal, Karnataka, with the aim of generating employment for 5,000 people, including weavers, District In-charge Minister Vijay Anand Kashappanavar announced.

Speaking after being felicitated by the Vijay Mahantesh Vidyavardhak Sangha on Saturday, the minister said he saw an opportunity to develop the district and promote small-scale industries across Karnataka.

He pledged to work with dedication and integrity to enhance the prestige of the Hungund constituency and extend the necessary support to help the SVM institution grow further.

Gurumahanta Sri said Kashappanavar was following in his father’s footsteps and undertaking significant work. The minister was presented with the ‘Kriyasheela Chaitanya Ratna’ award.

Basavalinga Sri and Sangha chairperson Shivarudrappa Gongadashetti were also present at the event.

The proposed textile park is expected to create employment opportunities for local communities, including weavers, while supporting the development of the textile sector in Ilkal.