Let us now talk about 25 acres land acquisition requirement for IT/ITES Starup Hub. Suppose DK MP finalizes a site for IT Startup Hub then what is the possibility of District-In-Charge minister claiming protocol violation & identifying another 25 acres site? Is
SBP/
TiE team fully geared up to tackle such a situation & come up with a plan for 50 acres itself? Let us not be surprised if there is competition soon between rival political parties to finalize 25 acres land for IT Startup Hub & take credit.
By the way, regarding Institute of Banking Research and Training (IBRT) {or
Intitute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)}, should we assume that Union Finance department still remembering this request & working for it? Or does this request need a periodic reminder say every three months? Can additional 25 acres land be used for IBRT or IDRBT? If we have 25+25 acres adjacent to each other then it will be tremendous advantage for collaboration between
BFSI URL="https://bfsissc.com/"]2[/URL] startups & IBRT. Alternatively
IIM or
IIF (private) or
IIBF (private) will also do.
I think Finance Minister is worried about project delays in DK due to land acquisition issues. Plastic Park + CIPET, NH-75, NH-169, NH-73 all are facing land acquisition delays. Question may be why DK politicians are unable to handle these issues? Suppose DK MP & District-In-Charge minister together approach the minister with 25+25 acres readily available land & plan then I think the minister will be very happy & saction IBRT immediately. In the mean time if the Former Chief Minister & Union Minister also approaches the union finance department with another 25 acres readily available land details for NLSIU then it will also be sanctioned immediately. Even NLSIU land can be nearby to encourage better collaboration between Legal Processing startups & it.
I think even in case of space allocation for statups at Central Market & Kankanady Market both Mangaluru South MLA and District-In-Charge minister can follow same principle and identify 1000 sqft space separately each. Funds for IT infrastructure development can be arranged by Mangalur Smart City itself by adding the cost to the building cost.
By the way, what is planned in 500 acres Mangaluru Aerocity by Adani apart from Adani University? Any plan for IT/ITES, BT & R&D in Aerocity? Anyway they, hopefully still alive, have a plan for 160 acres Data Park in Yellur, Udupi.
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CII Mangaluru to conduct capacity building programme for entrepreneurs
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Mundoor village to host K’taka’s largest honey processing plant
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The Rs 5 crore project is capable of processing 15MT of honey per day, making it one of the largest processing units in the state, said Ramapratheek Kariyal, one of the directors of the Gramajanya FPC.
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"In the grant we received from NBB, it has four components. One is the processing unit, next is bee wax-based value-added products like moisturiser, creams, lip balm, pain relief balms, and body lotions. Another component is the testing lab with the FSSAI standards. Once the lab is set up, we will be able to test 14 parameters at the lab," he pointed out.
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As per Hosadigantha (20-02-2025)
Gramajanya FPO 2 3 is also producing banana & jackfruit pulps (for halwas? & other desserts, beverages & medicinal usages?). They have sold 40 tonnes of jackfruits to chips manufacturing companies. And targeting to achieve 100 tonnes with various value added products of tender & matured jackfruits. They are also encouraging bamboo cultivation in the region (supplying to paper industries?). How about exporting bamboo furnitures?
I don't know when will cluster fig (ಅತ್ತಿ) products gains momentum? No idea what is the amount of cluster figs getting wasted in Tulundau & Malenadu. Cluster figs have many uses, including as a food, medicine, and a source of nutrition.
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ISTA AYURVEDA Gular Phal Ficus Racemosa - Cluster Fig Dried Fruit
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Nidde (Belthangady) based Agrileaf, arecaplates manufacturer, gets investment offer of Rs. 20 crores and targeting a business of Rs. 100 crores in next two years. ~Hosadigantha
Puttur based Gramajanya is constructing a Rs. 5 crores new unit, biggest in South India, to manufacture various apiculture products like cosmetics, honey wax candles, honey soaked dry fruits & various flavours of honey including Tulasi flavour. They are also constructing a Rs. 40 lakhs lab to test honey. ~Hosadigantha
Are there any one working on ಅತ್ತಿ or cluster fig based products? I think it can be developed as a meat substitute for vegans like jackfruit because of its texture. We need research on how to cook various meat-substitute foodstuffs including western & eastern ones using figs. There could be three varieties of dry figs namely immature, mature but green without taste and fully ripe sweet ones. Half-matured green figs (tasteless ones just before becoming fully ripe) could be cut into noodle strips. Flour could also be manufactured from dried figs. And figs could also be packed with brine solution like jackfruit. Along with this we need research on how to grow figs year-round. By the way, fig pickles are quite popular now a days.
Cluster Figs Information and Facts
A few yers back I discussed with a seller in a jackfruit festival about possibility of drying Tuluva jackfruits like dates (soft one). I don't know whether he or anyone else tried it so far. Ripe jackfruit causes gastrointestinal issues. Even grapes can cause acidity but dried grapes have no such issues. Wonder whether similar solution exist for jackfruits!?
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What about value added products from various tubers? Packed finger chips (ready to fry like packed potato finger chips), flours, cookies etc?
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I think DK farmers have started growing
Senna tora or
Thojank 2 in small scale.
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ಕರಾವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೈನುಗಾರಿಕೆಗೂ ತಟ್ಟಿದ ಬೇಸಗೆ ಬಿಸಿಲಾಘಾತ
Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers update on scheme of arrangement
Everi Holdings Inc. hiring Lead Software Engineer
Mangaluru based Novigo Solutions expands global footprint with £12 million UK investment
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Novigo Solutions specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services, including end-to-end IT services, technology consulting, business consulting, analytics, and robotic process automation. The company's expansion into the UK marks a notable milestone in its global growth strategy.
With over 900 employees globally, Novigo Solutions is poised to leverage its expertise to cater to the growing demands of the UK market. This investment is expected to bolster the company's capabilities in delivering innovative solutions to its clients, while also contributing to the growth of the UK's thriving tech industry.
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Hope this will generate more jobs in Tulunadu.
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ಮಂಗಳೂರಲ್ಲಿ ಐಟಿ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಬೀಜ ಬಿತ್ತಿದ ಎಸ್ಎಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣ
If a relative of SM Krishna becomes CM then only this IT Park will materialize!
India's Karnataka unveils new Industrial Policy, plans textile policy
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Big Bags International Ltd based in Mangaluru committed ₹100 crore to set up a technical textile unit.
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Are they setting up the unit in Mangaluru itself? How many technical textile units are coming up in Plastic Park @Ganjimutt?
Invest Karnataka GIM2025 indicates that the monstrous city population is going to grow further. Can Tamil Nadu help Karnataka reduce the monstrous city population by developing an alternate to it in Madurai or Trichi & reducing the burden of overgrowing popualtion? -
Have babies now: MK Stalin’s message for newlyweds is a delimitation jab. They can promote one of these cities as Educational and R&D Hubs and compete for investment of KWIN city. Similarly, Andhra Pradesh can also help Karnataka in reducing the mostrous city population as centre is showing special interest in it.
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Anand Mahindra to invest ₹40,000 cr in Karnataka's Future
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Mahindra Group 's ₹40,000 crore bombshell transforms Karnataka's future!
Just when everyone thought big investments were slowing down...
Anand Mahindra dropped a game-changer at Invest Karnataka 2025: ₹40,000 crore committed to the state, with the lion's share—₹35,000 crore—going to renewable energy.
Why this matters for Mangalore:
As Karnataka's major port city, Mangalore stands to benefit enormously. The 5 GW solar and hybrid projects will need efficient logistics and transport—precisely what Mangalore's port infrastructure delivers.
This could transform the city into a renewable energy hub for Southern India.
The real kicker? Those 6,000-8,000 new jobs won't just be in Bangalore. Mangalore's strategic position makes it perfectly poised to become a talent magnet for skilled professionals in green energy.
And there's more... With Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited investing ₹1,000 crore in Gokarna and Hampi, Mangalore becomes the gateway for luxury tourism.
As tourists flock to these destinations, they'll pass through Mangalore, boosting local businesses, hotels, and creating a tourism ripple effect.
The aerospace investments? Imagine Mangalore becoming a center for component manufacturing, leveraging its port facilities for both import and export.
This isn't just another corporate announcement—it's Mangalore's invitation to the big leagues.
Are you ready for what comes next?
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I am not much hopeful on this.
Mangaluru Shines in the Elevate program
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We just discovered something that's about to change Karnataka's startup map forever...
15 brilliant startups from Karnataka's coastline quietly secured the prestigious Elevate grants! This isn't just impressive - it's a revolution brewing on our shores.
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Coastal region becomes lifeless after 7-8 pm, says DKS; plans to boost tourism
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"After 7-8 pm, Mangaluru almost shuts down. With people staying indoors, there is no economic activity. During S M Krishna’s tenure, there were proposals to establish IT and BT sectors in the coastal region, but at the time, there was not a single complex there. Now, a few are emerging. Despite the region having the highest number of engineering and medical colleges, local talent is migrating to Bengaluru, Mumbai, and abroad."
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Does this politician think IT/BT people are drunkards? On one hand 70 hours work versus family life debate is going on. On the other hand this kind of politicians are more worried about night life rather than family life! People want to stay with family but they are forced to migrate to the monstrous because there is no noticeable MNCs here offering better monetary & job growth opportunities. Real problem is political - real estate mafia nexus which is not promoting other cities. One thing is clear now, the state politicians want to turn every city in Karnataka into Pub City rather than IT/BT or Science City! Gandhi could be weeping!!
KEONICS to set up new Global Technology Centre as plug-and-play facility in Mangaluru
Budget drives economic growth with fiscal prudence; but doesn’t address specific needs of coastal Karnataka, says KCCI
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The incentives for investment and job creation in MSMEs, tourism and IT/ BT sectors should be extended to Tier-2 cities like Mangaluru to decentralise economic growth beyond Bengaluru. The ₹13,692 crore financial assistance for industries and ₹13,500 crore for services sector should include targeted incentives for Coastal Karnataka’s export-driven businesses and fisheries sector, Mr. Pai demanded.
Like ₹1,800 crore Brand Bengaluru initiative, Brand Coastal Karnataka initiative too should be taken up leveraging region’s tourism potential. ...
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Earlier government had a plan for a Special Investment Region for Mangaluru. But this government ignored it. 2012 plan says "30,000 crore Special Investment Region (SIR) for Mangalore". Even though
Karnataka Industrial Policy 2020-2025 mentions Mangaluru the current government is ignoring it.
Inspection done for software park in M’luru
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Following a request by Mangalore City North MLA Y Bharath Shetty, an inspection was carried out regarding the proposed Keonics Software Park near Blue Berry Hills within Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) limits on Saturday. The inspection was led by the MLA, accompanied by Keonics chairman Sharath Kumar Bache Gowda and other officials. Discussions were also held on road widening in the area to support the upcoming development.
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Whether KEONICS Global Technology Centre (GTC) is a separate project than IT Park? Why didn't Mangalore City South MLA showed them probable 25 acres land for Global Technology Center or IT Startup Hub? I think GTC will have IT Startups, boardroom, meeting rooms, auditorium, parking space, bus bays, cafeteria, shopping mall, recreation space. Similar facilities may be coming up in aerocity also. Even some builders like
MRG (GolfFinch City), Rohan may also be planning to create such facilities. But these facilities may also be provided in a single building called IT Park. Coworking spaces also provide similar but limited facilities like meeting rooms.
By the way, as mentioned earlier, another 25+25 acres can also be identified for
Intitute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) & NLSIU nearby.
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IT Park: KITS Registration Issues - Single Window Clearance Facility Required ~
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