The government in Karnataka has been considering various proposals-including the Global Investment Meets-that have promised much to the industry. But in reality, not much has happened from the government and the industry.
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Bangalore's dreaded traffic has been debated, but what has escaped much of the media is that several initiatives are in place to limit mobility while augmenting traffic infrastructure.
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He is much revered by the industry as someone who understands both the government and industrial perspectives to development. MN Vidyashankar, Additional Chief Secretary, Commerce & Industries, Government of Karnataka,
Over Rs 1 lakh crore worth projects under Infrastructure Transformation
Most observers concur that Karnataka has regressed in its industrial rankings as a result of political instability and inadequate attention to infrastructure. Vandita Sharma, the recently appointed Principal Secretary in charge of Infrastructure Development, Government of Karnataka
Towards infra reform for industrial enablement
Sir M Visweswaraiah, considered the architect of Karnataka, famously said: Industrialise or perish. At that time, the state was the first to generate electricity and a first in many other developmental respects.
Karnataka gets Rs 1,299 cr to construct rural roads
Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, the Union government has sanctioned Rs 1,299 crore to Karnataka to build rural roads. This has been conveyed by the Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka gets Rs 94 cr for Shiradi Ghat road repair
The Shiradi Ghat road stretch on Mangalore-Bangalore national highway in Karnataka will become motorable before the next monsoon if the work on the stretch goes as per the plan. The Union government has sanctioned Rs 94 crore for the road project.
HSL in Vizag flags off 2 tugs to Navy in Karwar
In Visakhapatnam, Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) flagged off two 50-tonne bollard pull tugs MT Dhiraj and MT Sahas on December 4th evening. The two tugs are to reach their home port and the naval base at Karwar in Karnataka.
Belgaum airport upgrade
Belgaum airport in Karnataka is set to be upgraded. The existing runway in the airport will be extended to 1,830 m. The Union government has granted Rs 293 crore for the airport upgradation work. To make way for ATR-72 flights, the airport will be upgraded. ATR-72 flight has a capacity to accommodate 78 passengers and once the runway is stretched, more flights can be introduced from Belgaum.
Karnataka to give Rs 8,000 cr farm loans
The Karnataka government has decided to give loans of Rs 8,000 crore to 20 lakh farmers in the state, said the State Co-operation Minister HS Mahadeva Prasad on November 17. The State government has already covered 10.50 lakh farmers and distributed Rs 4,400 crore.




