Mysore Industries Association (MIA) had organised a pre-budget meeting at its office at KIADB Complex on KRS Road here this morning to elicit information and suggestions from industrialists, CEOs of Companies, Economic Experts, Entrepreneurs, Tax Consultants and others for pre-budget proposals focussing on growth and development of Mysuru, Mandya and Chamarajanagar districts.

The meeting was chaired by MLA and MIA President Vasu. Former President P. Vishwanth, Secretary Suresh Kumar Jain and others were present on the occasion.

The participants at the meeting suggested to implement the old Hundawadi Water Project to augment water supply to city. They sought more assistance from the government to revive sick industries in the district and also sought more funds for the Export Centre at Hebbal Industrial Area. They opined that the Goods and Service Tax (GST) scheme should be implemented in such a way that it would be beneficial for the industries.

The participants also sought better approach roads to industries. A consolidated memorandum based on the suggestions would be submitted by MIA to Chief Minister Siddharamaiah on Feb. 17 at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.