IT minister Kharge calls for level-playing field in semiconductor investments
The minister has often expressed his frustration and accused the Centre of using political influence to divert semiconductor investments away from Karnataka.
«I'm not saying that other ecosystems don't deserve support, but who deserves it the most? It's not just about Karnataka; it's about the nation becoming a manufacturing hub. It's about India becoming an economic superpower and leading in technologies.» Kharge also said that it's disheartening that states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and to some extent, even Maharashtra, are getting the raw deal.
Criticising the Centre's Make in India initiative launched in 2014, Kharge said, «it has failed miserably,» and the country's manufacturing output has been the lowest despite all the grand slogans. «We have also failed to capitalise on the China Plus One strategy, where the US and European countries are seeking alternatives to China,» he said, adding that India currently lacks a strong local manufacturing ecosystem.
«To build this ecosystem, we need to acknowledge that there's a learning curve. We must be willing to invest and 'bleed' a little to acquire the necessary skill sets.» The minister also went on to add that India banning Chinese imports «only to reintroduce them years later through the back door reflects knee-jerk political reactions that hurt long-term goals.»
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