Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara announced that Tumakuru district will be renamed as Tumakuru (Bengaluru North) district to enhance its appeal for industrial investment. He emphasized that this change will not harm the district's identity and aims to attract foreign investors from countries like the US and England. Parameshwara also revealed plans to develop a 20,000-acre industrial hub at Vasanthanarasapura, addressing the slow pace of development in the area. Furthermore, he mentioned the submission of the Detailed Project Report for extending the metro line from Bengaluru to Tumakuru, which will be executed under a Public-Private Partnership model. This metro extension has been in discussion for a decade, with tender processes expected to commence soon. Parameshwara highlighted the importance of small industries, which employ about 2.5 crore people in Karnataka, and announced plans for a separate industrial policy to support their growth. Additionally, 300 acres of land has been earmarked for the HAL unit at Gubbi for helicopter manufacturing, which is projected to create 6,000 to 8,000 jobs.