KSIC filature factory at T Narasipura near Mysuru will not be shut down: Karnataka Minister

Minister in-charge of Mysuru district HC Mahadevappa has categorically stated that the KSIC Filature Factory in T. Narasipur will not be closed due to speculations on the proposal to build a stadium on some of its land.

Addressing reporters in Mysuru on March 2, the Minister clarified that the smooth functioning and ongoing silk production of the factory that supplies raw silk to the weaving units and also for the production of the famous Mysuru Silk saris remains the top priority of the Karnataka government and not the proposed sports facility.

“The proposed stadium is not a matter of prestige for the Karnataka government. If it cannot be built there, alternative sites can be explored. We have no intention of disrupting activities at the factory or affecting workers,” he said, adding that the issue was misinterpreted and politicized.

This is Dr. who is also the MLA of T. Narasipur. It is Mahadevappa’s first detailed response following the controversy over the proposal to build a stadium on KSIC factory land. He emphasized that no decision has been made regarding the sports facility and that the government has not made any statement to close the factory.

Addressing the concerns raised by stakeholders, Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta said Chamaraja Wadiyar met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and submitted a memorandum seeking protection of the factory.

“We assure that silk production will not be affected. Silk from Mysuru has global recognition. There is no question of its closure. In fact, Mr. Siddaramaiah has continuously supported the growth of sericulture during his tenure,” the minister said.

The Minister said that the Director General of KSIC and the Secretary of the Sericulture Department had recently informed him about the issue. 3.5 acres of the 14-decare factory land was reserved for the silk market, but it has not materialized yet. The proposed sports facility is said to require only 1.5 acres of land.

Dr. Mahadevappa added that he has directed the Mysuru Deputy Commissioner to conduct a joint field survey along with officials from the Sericulture, Youth Empowerment and Sports departments. The final decision will be made after detailed examination of the offer. “If the proposal affects the factory, its operations or its employees in any way, alternatives will be explored,” he assured.

KSIC Filature Factory workers are on an indefinite strike, demanding protection of the unit and its operations.

NGOs, activists and members of various organizations also staged protests and appealed to the Karnataka government not to build the proposed stadium at the expense of the KSIC factory. They called for the complete withdrawal of the plan to use factory land as a sports facility.

Mr. Wadiyar and former MP Pratap Simha also demanded that the factory land should not be used for the stadium project, stressing that the historical silk unit should be preserved and the interests of the workers should be protected.

It was published – 02 March 2026 17:01 IST