Suzlon’s wind unit & Viterra’s pulse plant to come up in MB Patil’s home district of Vijapura

Industries and Infrastructure Minister MB Patil’s home district of Vijayapura has attracted investments in the renewable energy and agro-processing sectors, an official statement said.

Suzlon has announced its collaboration with the state government to develop a 3000 MW wind energy mill and establish a Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility in Vijayapura.

Suzlon will recruit 90% of its workforce from ITIs and work closely with Karnataka’s technical institutes to co-create skill development programs.


The region will also get a Multi Pulse Processing Plant by integrated global agriculture network Viterra at an investment of Rs 250 crore. With an installed capacity of 800 MT per day, the plant will come up either at Kalaburagi or Vijayapura. The facility will process agricultural commodities, including Pigeon Peas (Tuver), Chickpeas (Chana), Black Matpe (Urad), and Mungbeans (Moong). The plant is projected to achieve an annual turnover of over Rs 800 crore from its second year of operations, making it the largest pulse processing facility at a single location in South India.

The proposed plant will serve as a catalyst for local employment, women’s empowerment, and rural economic development. By creating dedicated collection centers, farmers will be able to market their produce directly, ensuring ease of selling and higher revenue realization. This initiative is expected to incentivize increased cultivation of select crops, the statement said.