Last Update: February 13, 2023, 13:30 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in Bengaluru. (File Photo/PTI)
Participating in the opening ceremony of Aero India Show 2023 at Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru, CM Bommai said that the state is indebted to PM Modi and Defense Ministry for allowing Karnataka to host the 14th Aero India Show.
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday that the state would contribute a lot in this direction. India becoming a global power.
“I assure that Karnataka’s performance in defense and aerospace will continue to add to the might and might of our defence,” he said.
Participating in the inaugural ceremony of Aero India Show 2023 at Yelahanka Air Base in Bengaluru, CM Bommai said that the state is indebted to PM Modi and the Ministry of Defense for allowing Karnataka to host the 14th Aero India Show.
“This edition is a very special edition. In terms of size, in terms of performance and in terms of performance. One of the biggest air shows internationally, and India has once again done a great job in defense by organizing this amazing air show. have proved their mettle in the field,” said CM Bommai.
“When the Paris Airshow was closed during the time of Covid, we performed at the same venue in 2021. This time, we are repeating it with a specific number of performances, number of delegates and number of performances. Hence, we are proud of the capabilities of our Aero India show, Ministry of Defense which will be showcased here for another four days.”
“As far as Karnataka is concerned, right from 1940, when HAL was established and started functioning, BHEL started functioning in 1950, DRDO started functioning in 1960, ISRO started functioning in 1960. In 1970 the first satellite Aryabhatta was assembled in Bengaluru.
“Now, we are one of the leading states in aerospace and defence. 65 per cent of our capabilities in the country are from Bengaluru.”
While assuring PM Modi, Bommai said, “Sir, we just promise you, because of your hard work and your ambition to make India the biggest global world power, Karnataka will definitely improve in terms of economy, social order.” Will be one of the biggest contributors. As well as in defense.
“We have got a new defense and aerospace policy which is very ambitious. In the next five years, we are going to formulate a policy where over 45,000 youth will be involved in building the defense and aerospace industry in Bengaluru and other places and a Once again I thank our PM who dreams of a bigger India, he is leading. The country leads by example.”
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