Basavaraj Bommai urges Bosch to set up the best tech support system in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Appreciating Bosch for its technological excellence and innovations, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday exhorted the Germany giant to set up the best technological support system in Bengaluru.

The Chief Minister was speaking at 'Bosch Smart Campus' which was virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Modi has declared the next 25 years as the 'Amrit Kaal' for India to make rapid strides in education, health, manufacturing and innovation sectors as part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. Bosch should take a lead in technological advancement, Bommai said.

Bosch is not just a manufacturing or software company. It has evolved into a culture. it has been made possible by its commitment and hard work. It is a dream company for young engineers to work with. "I too had dreamt of working in companies like Bosch and Tata. Its excellence and achievements speak for its 100 years of existence. Bosch identified India's potential much before India attained its independence and set up its unit here," Bommai said.

"Bengaluru has emerged as a global hub of technology and innovation. From genetics to aerospace, the city is home to over 400 top notch R & D centres, about 400 of the 500 Fortune companies have their presence here. Karnataka is in the forefront in ethanol production. It is taking the lead in production of hydrogen as a green energy source. An MoU has been signed for production of ammonia from the sea water," Bommai said.

The Chief Minister wanted Bosch to establish its best research centre of global standards in Bengaluru and assured full cooperation from the State government in this regard.