# MLA seeks unused defence land for Belagavi IT park 2026-08-12T22:13:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Belagavi South MLA Abhay Patil has urged the Union government to transfer unused defence land in Belagavi to the Karnataka government for a proposed IT and Semiconductor Park. He met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and suggested that if the land cannot be transferred, a Defence Manufacturing Unit should be set up instead. Singh promised to consider the proposals, according to a release. Patil also met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to seek early approval of the Yellur Cable Car Project, highlighting its potential to boost tourism, create business opportunities and generate employment. Gadkari responded positively. The MLA's twin appeals aim to bring development and jobs to Belagavi. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - deccanherald.com Tags: Abhay Patil, Belagavi, cable car, defence land, IT park, tourism Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/belagavi-mla-seeks-defence-land-for-it-park-cable-car-project/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/belagavi-mla-seeks-defence-land-for-it-park-cable-car-project/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.