An artificial intelligence (AI) integrated Lithium Ferros Phosphate (LFP) battery cell production unit, claimed to be the first of its kind in the world, is set to open in Chamarajanagar district, providing a significant boost to the district's industrial operations.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar performed the planned unit's bhoomi puja.

Tecchren Batteries Private Limited, a subsidiary of Tecchren Inc. USA, is introducing the most advanced and unique proprietary technologies to produce all kinds of EV and storage batteries in this unit. Tecchren Batteries is to invest Rs 500 crore and create jobs for 200 people initially.

Rajendra Prasad, deputy director, department of commerce and industries, Chamarajanagar, said that it is the first such unit in the world. “The work of this unit is likely to be completed in a year,” he said.

This unit is coming up at Badaganakuppe-Kellamballi Industrial Area at 40,000 sq meters of land.