Tag: development of industrial sector and major industries in karnataka

Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, is globally recognized as a major hub for Information Technology industries in India.

From 1924 onwards, mining operations were started at Kemmanagundi and these yielded good quality of iron ore (58-60% iron content).[5] Limestone, which is used as a flux in the steel making process and dolomite which is used as a refractory material were mined from Bhadigunda mines, near Bhadravathi. Quartz, used in the manufacture of ferrosilicon and pig iron was mined from Bilikalbetta mines, fire clay used in the manufacture of refractories was mined at Shankaragudda hills and black clay used in the manufacture of cement was mined from Umblebylu fields near Bhadravathi.

The Suvarna Textile Policy (2008-13) was the specific government initiative under which finished goods parks were established in 11 districts.

The Silicon Valley of India is a nickname of Bengaluru.

It is the seventh largest city in the state, and the administrative headquarters of eponymous Davangere District. Hitherto being a cotton hub and hence popularly known before as the Manchester of Karnataka, the commercial ventures of the city is now dominated by education and agro-processing industries.

India’s Silicon Valley, Bengaluru, has been ranked among top ten technology-rich cities in the world. 

Karnataka contributes approximately 8% of the total cement production in India.

Infosys Limited is an Indian multinational corporation that provides business consulting, information technology and outsourcing services. It has the main headquarter in Bengaluru, India.

Wipro Limited is an Indian Information Technology Services corporation headquartered in Bangalore, India.

The first cement factory in Karnataka was established in Bhadravathi, associated with the industrial development efforts of the state.

Karnataka is divided into five industrial regions for administrative and developmental purposes.