DPIIT Secy Visits Sri City; Lauds Its Role In Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission
Amardeep Singh Bhatia being briefed on the products that are produced in Sri City; at Daikin air conditioning plant
Hyderabad: Amardeep Singh Bhatia, IAS, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, visited Sri City. Satish Kamat, President (Operations), Sri City extended a warm welcome and provided an in-depth overview of Sri City's world-class infrastructure and distinctive features. Kamat highlighted how Sri City has quickly developed into a premier manufacturing center in India, particularly for automotive and air conditioning industries, boasting significant brand presence and an integrated supply chain network.
Amardeep commended Sri City's exceptional industrial infrastructure and its conducive business environment. He described it as a shining example of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, pointing out its status as the only major green industrial hub in India that successfully integrates both green and orange industries. He also appreciated Sri City's eco-friendly policies, which focus on improving quality of life, fostering socioeconomic development, and safeguarding the environment while adhering to strict environmental regulations.
Amardeep toured the industrial park, including the Daikin Air-conditioning India production unit, where he observed bustling manufacturing operations. He noted that the partnership between Daikin India and Taiwan’s Rechi to manufacture AC compressors at the Sri City facility, is a move that significantly reduces India's reliance on imports for critical components.
Reflecting on the visit, Dr Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder Managing Director, Sri City, in a message stated, that Amardeep Singh’s visit held great significance and that his observations and suggestions would contribute meaningfully to the growth of the industrial park, particularly in the air conditioning manufacturing sector.
