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Karnataka has affirmed its status as one of India's leading exporters. The state has garnered investments from international stakeholders, tech pioneers and prominent global enterprises, cementing its place on the world map.

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Diverse Economy

It encompasses a diverse range of sectors, including precision engineering, technology, textiles, chemicals and services.

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Innovation Hub

The state's cutting-edge technology, software prowess and thriving electronics ecosystem let startups thrive alongside established giants.

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Agricultural Bounty

Coffee, spices and processed fruits find their way to discerning global markets. Rooted in quality and tradition, the state's agri-export performance remains robust.

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Strategic Location

Karnataka's proximity to major ports and efficient transport links make it a prime launchpad for global ventures.

Key Drivers for Growth

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First in attracting investment intentions since 2016

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First in IT and ITeS Exports

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Fourth largest skilled workforce

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Second in attracting FDI (FY 2023-2024)

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World's 4th largest technology cluster in Bengaluru

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Presence of 400 out of Fortune 500 companies

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Most Innovative State

Karanataka's

GSDP - INR 2,269,995 cr

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Spotlight on Karnataka's District Exports

Kalaburagi

Tur Bowl of Karnataka

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

129.67

Country

  • Indonesia 32.19%
  • Malaysia 10.96%
  • Bangladesh 9.03%
  • Tanzania 5.47%
  • Egypt 5.21%

Products

  • Salt, Sulphur, Earths and Stone, Plastering Materials, LIM 32.19%
  • Sugars and Sugar Confectionery 22.80%
  • Miscellaneous Chemical Products 22.17%
  • Others 20.64%

Sector

  • Agriculture 25.9%
  • Industry (Secondary) 19.1%
  • Services (Tertiary) 55%

Bidar

Chemical Industry Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

676.99

Country

  • U S A 20.67%
  • Spain 20.44%
  • Germany 10.47%
  • China 7.16%
  • Switzerland 6.51%

Products

  • Organic Chemicals 86.10%
  • Albuminoidal Substances & Starches 4.21%
  • Others 9.87%

Sector

  • Agriculture 21.3%
  • Industry (Secondary) 16.8%
  • Services (Tertiary) 61.9%

Ballari

Steel City of Karnataka

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

8,781.81

Country

  • Italy 26.48%
  • Belgium 15.08%
  • Spain 10.72%
  • China 8.79%
  • U K 6.98%

Products

  • Iron & Steel 76.41%
  • Ores, Slag and Ash 8.93%
  • Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils & Products 6.78%
  • Others 7.88%

Sector

  • Agriculture 12.6%
  • Industry (Secondary) 29.3%
  • Services (Tertiary) 58.1%

Belagavi

Aerospace Manufacturing Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

3,059.07

Country

  • U S A 21.29%
  • U Arab Emts 6.87%
  • France 6.40%
  • Germany 6.20%
  • U K 5.32%

Products

  • Nuclear Reactors, Boilers, Machinery 25.37%
  • Aircraft, Spacecraft and Parts 18.22%
  • Inorganic Chemicals & Compounds 15.14%
  • Others 41.27%

Sector

  • Agriculture 22.6%
  • Industry (Secondary) 23.3%
  • Services (Tertiary) 54.1%

Bengaluru Rural

Industrial Growth Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

26,143.67

Country

  • U S A 30.58%
  • Germany 6.49%
  • France 5.62%
  • Singapore 4.88%
  • United Arab Emirates 3.83%

Products

  • Electrical Machinery & Equipment 24.48%
  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 22.55%
  • Articles of Apparel 7.86%
  • Others 45.11%

Sector

  • Agriculture 18.1%
  • Industry (Secondary) 29.9%
  • Services (Tertiary) 52.0%

Bengaluru Urban

Silicon Valley of India

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

67,795.75

Country

  • U S A 29.94%
  • Germany 5.64%
  • U K 4.87%
  • France 4.01%
  • Netherland 3.87%

Products

  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 15.01%
  • Electrical Machinery & Equipment 14.14%
  • Articles of Apparel 14.13%
  • Others 56.72%

Sector

  • Agriculture 1.7%
  • Industry (Secondary) 15.8%
  • Services (Tertiary) 82.4%

Chamarajanagara

Stone Crafts Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

471.58

Country

  • U S A 27.01%
  • Sri Lanka 26.06%
  • China 8.80%
  • Spain 4.72%
  • Brazil 2.53%

Products

  • Articles of Stone, Plaster, Cement 29.23%
  • Knitted or Crocheted Fabrics 26.05%
  • Essential Oils & Cosmetics 10.77%
  • Others 33.95%

Sector

  • Agriculture 23.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 20.1%
  • Services (Tertiary) 56.7%

Chikkaballapura

Silk Production Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

334.20

Country

  • China 29.16%
  • U S A 17.11%
  • Spain 12.00%
  • France 9.27%
  • United Arab Emirates 4.03%

Products

  • Silk 26.77%
  • Organic Chemicals 19.74%
  • Edible Vegetables and Roots 17.19%
  • Others 36.30%

Sector

  • Agriculture 26.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 21.0%
  • Services (Tertiary) 52.8%

Chikkamangaluru

Coffee Land of Karnataka

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

746.77

Country

  • Italy 12.93%
  • United Arab Emirates 8.32%
  • Jordan 8.11%
  • Saudi Arab 7.84%
  • Malaysia 7.74%

Products

  • Coffee, Tea, Mate & Spices 75.48%
  • Miscellaneous Edible Preparations 19.27%
  • Others 5.25%

Sector

  • Agriculture 23.8%
  • Industry (Secondary) 28.9%
  • Services (Tertiary) 47.3%

Chitradurga

Mining Hub of Karnataka

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

2,648.90

Country

  • China 87.22%
  • Indonesia 4.72%
  • U S A 1.92%
  • Poland 0.91%
  • Germany 0.64%

Products

  • Ores, Slag and Ash 87.08%
  • Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits 5.82%
  • Others 7.10%

Sector

  • Agriculture 32.1%
  • Industry (Secondary) 15.4%
  • Services (Tertiary) 52.5%

Dakshina Kannada

Port City of Karnataka

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

55,968.46

Country

  • United Arab Emirates 29.55%
  • Netherland 11.49%
  • South Africa 9.73%
  • China 5.51%
  • Singapore 5.14%

Products

  • Mineral Fuels & Oils 83.62%
  • Ores, Slag and Ash 3.92%
  • Organic Chemicals 3.85%
  • Others 8.61%

Sector

  • Agriculture 9.6%
  • Industry (Secondary) 38.9%
  • Services (Tertiary) 51.5%

Davangere

Agricultural Processing Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

450.90

Country

  • Indonesia 24.04%
  • U S A 9.13%
  • Philippines 6.64%
  • Spain 6.57%
  • Vietnam 6.48%

Products

  • Sugars and Sugar Confectionery 44.60%
  • Edible Vegetables and Roots 20.79%
  • Articles of Iron & Steel 19.09%
  • Others 15.52%

Sector

  • Agriculture 31.9%
  • Industry (Secondary) 20.5%
  • Services (Tertiary) 47.6%

Dharwad

Automotive Manufacturing Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

1,741.20

Country

  • U S A 37.73%
  • Bangladesh 14.21%
  • Mexico 5.88%
  • U K 5.04%
  • Germany 3.42%

Products

  • Road Vehicles and Parts 29.10%
  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 19.78%
  • Cotton 13.99%
  • Others 37.13%

Sector

  • Agriculture 8.3%
  • Industry (Secondary) 25.0%
  • Services (Tertiary) 66.7%

Gadag

Agriculture Export Zone

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

111.24

Country

  • Indonesia 51.86%
  • Kenya 9.21%
  • Vietnam 8.71%
  • United Arab Emirates 6.91%
  • Lebanon 5.86%

Products

  • Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits 68.35%
  • Sugars and Sugar Confectionery 19.33%
  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 4.80%
  • Others 7.52%

Sector

  • Agriculture 15.7%
  • Industry (Secondary) 20.0%
  • Services (Tertiary) 64.2%

Hassan

Textile and Coffee Export Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

4,099.55

Country

  • U S A 43.29%
  • Italy 6.66%
  • Germany 4.74%
  • Bangladesh 4.32%
  • Canada 3.92%

Products

  • Textile Articles & Sets 44.08%
  • Coffee, Tea, Mate & Spices 35.32%
  • Wadding, Felt and Nonwovens 4.00%
  • Others 16.60%

Sector

  • Agriculture 21.3%
  • Industry (Secondary) 16.3%
  • Services (Tertiary) 62.4%

Haveri

Agricultural Products Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

632.94

Country

  • Malaysia 14.47%
  • Indonesia 11.06%
  • United Arab Emirates 7.93%
  • Vietnam 6.32%
  • U S A 5.62%

Products

  • Milling Industry Products 21.60%
  • Coffee, Tea, Mate & Spices 18.69%
  • Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits 13.87%
  • Others 45.84%

Sector

  • Agriculture 21.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 17.4%
  • Services (Tertiary) 61.4%

Kodagu

Coffee Paradise of Karnataka

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

3,164.27

Country

  • Italy 27.69%
  • Germany 15.12%
  • Belgium 6.10%
  • Jordan 5.54%
  • United Arab Emirates 3.93%

Products

  • Coffee, Tea, Mate & Spices 91.09%
  • Others 8.91%

Sector

  • Agriculture 45.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 13.1%
  • Services (Tertiary) 41.7%

Kolar

Electronics Manufacturing Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

19,955.99

Country

  • U S A 49.82%
  • Netherland 8.40%
  • U K 7.42%
  • Czech Republic 4.67%
  • Mexico 4.17%

Products

  • Electrical Machinery & Equipment 90.68%
  • Others 9.32%

Sector

  • Agriculture 19.6%
  • Industry (Secondary) 25.6%
  • Services (Tertiary) 54.8%

Koppal

Cereals Export Zone

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

264.72

Country

  • Vietnam 34.13%
  • China 23.17%
  • Singapore 16.00%
  • United Arab Emirates 5.79%
  • Kenya 4.33%

Products

  • Cereals 57.68%
  • Salt, Sulphur & Stone Materials 17.57%
  • Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits 13.05%
  • Others 11.70%

Sector

  • Agriculture 30.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 18.7%
  • Services (Tertiary) 51.0%

Mandya

Textile Industry Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

337.78

Country

  • Netherland 27.50%
  • U S A 11.58%
  • France 10.31%
  • Spain 8.84%
  • Belgium 6.51%

Products

  • Articles of Apparel (Not Knitted) 43.95%
  • Articles of Leather 16.86%
  • Articles of Apparel (Knitted) 13.25%
  • Others 25.94%

Sector

  • Agriculture 15.9%
  • Industry (Secondary) 22.6%
  • Services (Tertiary) 61.5%

Mysuru

Industrial & Heritage City

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

6,327.72

Country

  • U S A 15.29%
  • Austria 7.36%
  • Belgium 4.48%
  • Italy 3.97%
  • Thailand 3.85%

Products

  • Road Vehicles and Parts 23.40%
  • Electrical Machinery & Equipment 18.11%
  • Organic Chemicals 9.49%
  • Others 49.00%

Sector

  • Agriculture 20.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 16.9%
  • Services (Tertiary) 62.9%

Raichur

Chemical Industry Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

1,024.69

Country

  • Italy 50.42%
  • China 5.71%
  • United Arab Emirates 5.39%
  • U S A 4.79%
  • Bangladesh 3.29%

Products

  • Organic Chemicals 78.06%
  • Cereals 6.97%
  • Cotton 6.33%
  • Others 8.64%

Sector

  • Agriculture 30.7%
  • Industry (Secondary) 16.5%
  • Services (Tertiary) 52.8%

Ramanagara

Automotive Export Zone

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

7,006.14

Country

  • Japan 11.43%
  • Indonesia 11.23%
  • South Africa 10.21%
  • Saudi Arab 9.51%
  • Thailand 6.49%

Products

  • Road Vehicles and Parts 73.66%
  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 4.27%
  • Plastics and Articles 3.69%
  • Others 18.38%

Sector

  • Agriculture 16.2%
  • Industry (Secondary) 32.0%
  • Services (Tertiary) 51.8%

Shivamogga

Engineering & Agricultural Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

363.10

Country

  • U S A 24.36%
  • Morocco 15.94%
  • China 9.80%
  • Germany 8.46%
  • Austria 8.41%

Products

  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 47.27%
  • Coffee, Tea, Mate & Spices 17.89%
  • Articles of Iron & Steel 9.35%
  • Others 25.49%

Sector

  • Agriculture 23.3%
  • Industry (Secondary) 22.9%
  • Services (Tertiary) 53.7%

Tumakuru

Industrial Development Zone

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

4,073.26

Country

  • U S A 37.30%
  • Netherland 11.02%
  • Germany 5.06%
  • U K 4.87%
  • Spain 4.27%

Products

  • Electrical Machinery & Equipment 56.29%
  • Preparations of Vegetables & Fruits 11.44%
  • Nuclear Reactors & Machinery 4.96%
  • Others 27.31%

Sector

  • Agriculture 19.6%
  • Industry (Secondary) 30.1%
  • Services (Tertiary) 50.3%

Udupi

Marine Products Export Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

3,050.38

Country

  • China 36.38%
  • Thailand 14.26%
  • United Arab Emirates 7.67%
  • Saudi Arab 3.33%
  • U S A 3.17%

Products

  • Food Industry Residues & Waste 35.41%
  • Fish and Crustaceans 24.33%
  • Edible Fruits & Nuts 12.89%
  • Others 27.37%

Sector

  • Agriculture 15.1%
  • Industry (Secondary) 27.9%
  • Services (Tertiary) 57.0%

Uttara Kannada

Marine & Forest Products Hub

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

156.32

Country

  • China 22.48%
  • Philippines 14.23%
  • Thailand 10.84%
  • Belgium 9.92%
  • Vietnam 6.16%

Products

  • Sugars and Sugar Confectionery 32.93%
  • Ores, Slag and Ash 18.23%
  • Fish and Crustaceans 11.72%
  • Others 37.12%

Sector

  • Agriculture 21.0%
  • Industry (Secondary) 20.4%
  • Services (Tertiary) 58.7%

Vijayapura

Agricultural Export Center

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

158.24

Country

  • Iraq 27.08%
  • Sri Lanka 16.01%
  • Somalia 11.17%
  • Bangladesh 7.97%
  • Thailand 6.08%

Products

  • Sugars and Sugar Confectionery 63.86%
  • Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits 9.40%
  • Edible Fruits & Nuts 8.87%
  • Others 17.87%

Sector

  • Agriculture 35.0%
  • Industry (Secondary) 16.5%
  • Services (Tertiary) 48.5%

Yadgir

Chemical & Agricultural Products Zone

Total Exports Value (INR, in Crores)

29.60

Country

  • Chile 32.31%
  • Vietnam 18.36%
  • Bangladesh 16.70%
  • Indonesia 12.30%
  • U K 10.12%

Products

  • Organic Chemicals 42.94%
  • Oil Seeds & Oleaginous Fruits 39.10%
  • Others 17.96%

Sector

  • Agriculture 29.9%
  • Industry (Secondary) 16.8%
  • Services (Tertiary) 53.2%
Champion Service Sectors

Delve into the Champion Service Sectors

The Champion Services Sectors are the six key areas that have been identified by the government for focused development, with the goal of driving economic growth and enhancing the nation's global competitiveness.

VTPC effects strategies for champion service sectors, boosting growth, investment and export opportunities, and further advancing Karnataka's economy.

Educational Services
Remittance and Immigration
Health and Wellness
Media and Entertainment
Construction and Rel. Eng
Transport and Logistics
Educational Services
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  • Ed-Tech Partnerships with Schools
  • Ed-Tech Community Forums
  • Global Scholarship Opportunities
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  • Multilingual Online Website
  • Incubator/Accelerator for Ed-Tech firms
  • Centre of Excellence for Skill Development
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  • University Funding Allocation
  • Unique & Business-Integrated Courses
  • Ed-Tech Venture Fund
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  • Virtual Reality University Sensitisation
  • Workshops
  • Higher Education Awareness Programs (HEAP)
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  • Credit Transfer Agreements
  • Strengthened EU-Higher Education Links
Remittance and Immigration
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Create Centralized Portal
  • Analyze inward remittance impact on Karnataka's economy annually
  • Capture remittance data (size, channels, cost, usability)
  • Create global skills database
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Remittances Collaborate with RBI, banks, and fintechs to develop affordable, secure, and transparent remittance channels using emerging technologies.
  • Multilingual Online Website
  • Incubator/Accelerator for Ed-Tech firms
  • Centre of Excellence for Skill Development
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Partner with Companies for Workforce Deployment
  • University Funding Allocation
  • Unique & Business-Integrated Courses
  • Ed-Tech Venture Fund
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Dedicated Knowledge and Think-Tank for Remittances and Emigration (KTRE)
  • Virtual Reality University Sensitisation
  • Workshops
  • Higher Education Awareness Programs (HEAP)
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Incentive Schemes for Inward Remittances Incentivize Foreign Currency Deposits with Value-Added Bank Services
  • Credit Transfer Agreements
  • Strengthened EU-Higher Education Links
Health and Wellness
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  • Define Wellness Clearly
  • Brand Karnataka as a Wellness Haven
  • Create Dedicated Wellness Portal
  • Enhance Wellness Data Collection
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  • Establish Nearby Critical Care Hospitals
  • Promote Regional Wellness Specializations
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  • Engage Digital Marketing Firm for Medical Tourism Promotion
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  • Assess Guidelines for Student Teleradiology Training
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  • Raise Minimum Nurse Wage
  • Optimize Shifts to Reduce Workload
  • Recognize Work with Bonuses & Certificates
  • Streamline Regulations & Guarantee Nurse Employment
Media and Entertainment
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  • Incentives for co-producing films in Karnataka
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  • Development of Karnataka Media City
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  • Promote E-sports for Global Gaming Hub Status
  • Offer Digital Marketing Grants for Digital Advertising
  • Provide Credit for Digital Marketing Firms
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  • Establish Animation & VFX Vision Group
  • Formalize Digital Marketing Curriculum
  • Expand Media & Entertainment Leadership Committee
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  • Industry-Informed Digital Marketing Curriculum
Construction and Rel. Eng
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  • Strengthen planning and site investigation
  • Reform procurement and strengthen contract management
  • Improve stakeholder management for land acquisition and approvals
  • Implement productivity enablers
    • Lean construction practice
    • Construction waste management
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  • Promotion and Adoption of digital infrastructure
  • Bolster Skill Development Resources & Programs
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  • Establish Dedicated Investment Attraction Units
  • Setup ecosystems to promote OEM suppliers
  • Allocate funds for promotion and branding activities
  • Setup ITIs
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  • Develop risk management culture among construction workers and companies
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  • Develop project management framework
  • Institutionalize risk management policy
  • Implement Location-Based Duty Incentives
  • Implement people management policies for the companies
Transport and Logistics
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  • Ease of doing business
    • Centralised Agency for Certificates & Clearances
    • Streamlined Land Allocation for Warehousing & Logistics
  • Exemption of APMC CESS of 1.5% of market fee on raw cashew nuts as per the APMC Act
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  • Development of ICD in Kolar District
  • Approach roads to industrial areas in Nelamangala & Dabaspet
  • Improvement of road (NH & SH) connectivity to NMPT
  • Hassan-Mangaluru Tunnel Corridor
  • Develop FTWZ under JV/PPP mode on the Karnataka coast
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  • Establish Logistics Academies in 3 District HQs for Training, Upskilling, Mentoring, R&D and Innovation
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  • Dedicated vision group - Knowledge and Think-tank for Logistics (KTL)
    • Responsible for drafting high level transport & logistics strategies for Karnataka
  • Awareness campaigns to promote job and career opportunities in logistics sector
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  • Nodal agency/department for the state’s logistics sector
  • Establish PMU for Transport & Logistics Sector Development, Facilitation and Monitoring

Upcoming Events at a Glance

The list of approved Trade Fairs and Exhibitions for the year 2024-2025 for financial assistance under Market Development Assistance, Government of Karnataka.

The event focuses on laser and photonics technologies, covering a wide range of applications from industrial to medical. It is a vital event for professionals in the photonics industry to explore new advancements and opportunities.

A unique marketplace event, Awake Bazaar features a variety of vendors offering artisanal, handmade, and sustainable products. It promotes small businesses and independent creators.

IWLS 2024 event focuses on warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management. The exhibition provides essential opportunities for professionals looking to improve their logistics operations and explore new technologies.