Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr G. Parameshwara has called for expanding industrial development beyond Bengaluru, with the government looking to position Tier-II and Tier-III cities as new investment and employment destinations under its ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative.
Speaking at a preparatory event for the Invest Karnataka Global Investors Meet 2027 in Bengaluru on Thursday, he said the state aimed to attract investments and industries to districts across Karnataka rather than concentrate development in the capital.
Highlighting Tumakuru’s industrial potential, Parameshwara said its proximity to Bengaluru, road connectivity and existing infrastructure could help it emerge as a global manufacturing hub.
He said Bengaluru should continue to drive technology and innovation, while Tumakuru could become a centre for converting those ideas into products for international markets.
The Deputy CM also stressed the need to create more opportunities for local businesses, young entrepreneurs and women entrepreneurs to generate employment within their districts and reduce migration in search of jobs.
He said the success of investment initiatives should be assessed not merely by the value of agreements signed, but by the industries established, jobs created and improvements in people’s livelihoods.
