**Title:** DPIIT Delegation Explores Innovation at K-tech MeitY Centre
**Meta Description:** A DPIIT delegation visited Bengaluru’s K-tech MeitY Centre to engage with startups and assess opportunities for growth in India’s innovation ecosystem.
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**Headline:** DPIIT Delegation Engages with Startups at K-tech MeitY Centre in Bengaluru
A delegation led by Amardeep Singh Bhatia, Secretary of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), recently visited the K-tech MeitY Nasscom Centre of Excellence for IoT and AI in Bengaluru. Accompanied by Rajat Kumar Saini, CEO and MD of NICDC, and other key officials, the visit aimed to connect with startup leaders, gain insights into the local innovation ecosystem, and explore policy support opportunities to foster growth.
The K-tech MeitY Centre stands as India’s largest deep tech innovation hub, facilitating collaboration among startups, innovators, enterprises, academia, and government. This initiative focuses on addressing real-world challenges through advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Big Data, AR/VR, Machine Learning, and Robotics. During their visit, the delegation engaged with startup founders and incubation managers to discuss how these technologies can transform sectors like manufacturing, logistics, and urban solutions.
Following the Investors Roundtable Conference in Bengaluru, Secretary Bhatia conducted a thorough review of the Tumakuru Industrial Area, a flagship project under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP). He assessed significant milestones, including the development of Phase A, which encompasses 1,736 acres, and the progress on essential infrastructure such as internal roads, drainage, and utility corridors. The meeting with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and HaskoningDHV provided updates on construction progress and key deliverables. L&T committed to accelerating work to ensure timely land allotment to industries by year-end.
Secretary Bhatia emphasized the importance of meeting planned targets while maintaining high-quality standards to attract both global and domestic investments in sectors like electronics, automotive, clean tech, and logistics. The delegation also visited Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Pvt. Ltd. and the Devanahalli Aerospace Special Economic Zone (SEZ), followed by a tour of Dynamatic Technologies, a prominent manufacturer of aerospace components. This walkthrough highlighted India’s growing capabilities in advanced manufacturing and its evolving role in the global aerospace supply chain.
The review meeting included key stakeholders such as Selvakumar S, Principal Secretary of the Government of Karnataka, and senior officials from NICDC and the State Government, focusing on aligning efforts for timely execution of projects. Secretary Bhatia encouraged all stakeholders to leverage synergies to enhance the innovation landscape in India.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What is the purpose of the DPIIT delegation’s visit to the K-tech MeitY Centre?**
A: The visit aimed to engage with startups, understand the local innovation ecosystem, and identify policy support opportunities to accelerate growth in various sectors.
