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If KEONICS IT Park is the first IT park of Mangaluru then what is Soorya IT Park?
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Delighted to share that, in response to my question in Lok Sabha today, the Government has confirmed that our Dakshina Kannada is designated as a District Export Hub with focus products including seafood and cashew.
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~ CaptBrijesh 2
Government Declares Dakshina Kannada a District Export Hub under DEH Initiative
ರಫ್ತು ಕೇಂದ್ರವಾಗಿ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಕನ್ನಡ: ಸಚಿವ ಜಿತಿನ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ
Government declares Dakshina Kannada a District Export Hub under DEH Initiative
Dakshina Kannada Named District Export Hub, Seafood & Cashew Identified for Growth
Centre declares Dakshina Kannada as export hub, says MP Brijesh Chowta
Government has designated Dakshina Kannada as District Export Hub for seafood and cashew, says Union Minister
Dakshina Kannada recognised as export hub, confirms MP Brijesh Chowta
As such the government is promoting all Indian districts under this proramme. Which are the products identified for Udupi? And, as Silicon Beach is destined to be a Semiconductor Industrial Hub, microelectronics devices & products based on them should also be a part of export products. Anyway many Tuluvas are also keen to develop Tulunadu as a hub of mechatronics, heavy enineering, medical & ETCA products.
Panama Corporation has how many investments in Mangaluru? Apart from mining, are they doing agriculture in Tulunadu? - Vivek Raj’s Panam Corporation among Forbes’ top 200 global innovators
ವಿಶಾಖಪಟ್ಟಣ ಜತೆ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಪೈಪೋಟಿ; ಕೇಬಲ್_ ಲ್ಯಾಂಡಿಂಗ್_ ಸ್ಟೇಷನ್_, ಡಾಟಾ ಹಬ್
Visakhapatnam and Mangaluru compete for cable landing station and data hub
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Recently, Google announced an investment of Rs 1,500 crore (actually $15 billion = 1,35,106 crore) to establish an AI hub in Visakhapatnam. Following this, both the government and private companies have shown interest in setting up a major data centre in Karnataka. Such a project is expected to support the growth of IT and AI-based industries and create indirect employment opportunities.
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Possible location between Mangaluru and Udupi
Reports submitted to the state government suggest that the coastal belt between Mangaluru and Udupi is suitable for setting up a data centre hub. If around 1,000 acres of land is allocated, several companies are expected to invest between 15 and 20 billion dollars. The project is expected to support IT industries, global excellence centres and contribute to regional GDP growth, according to Rohith Bhat, director of Silicon Beach of India in Mangaluru.
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I think target is Padubidri itself as Adani had already identified it suitable for data center park. We have to just convince Udupians that another international airport of Tulunadu can happen later as a result of region being developed as a data center & IT hub. First priority should be to whatever comes first.
Bose Professional Moves to a Larger Office at Ajanta Business Center!
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The Bose Professional team's journey has been one of inspiring expansion, jumping from 35 seater setup to a state-of-the-art 100-seater office!
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Karnataka govt to open bids for IT Park project in Mangaluru next week
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Karnataka will open bids on December 15 for a new IT Park in Mangaluru. ... Selected bidders will get government land on a 30-year lease.
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Karnataka govt to open bids for IT park project in Mangaluru next week
Minister Priyank Kharge Says Steps Will Be Taken to Simplify ‘Mangaluru IT Park’ Regulations
Why R Systems Turned to Mangaluru to Build Agentic Ecosystem
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Recently, NTT Data and Bose also established large GCCs in Mangaluru
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Mangaluru's undersea cables unlock India's next data revolution
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*Mangaluru's undersea cables unlock India's next data revolution.*
The game is changing, and the next big player is emerging on the Karnataka coast.
The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) has unveiled a visionary plan to transform Mangaluru into a global AI data center hub, powered by a critical advantage: undersea cable connectivity.
This isn't just incremental growth; it's a strategic masterstroke. Here’s why:
Three proposed subsea cable routes will give Mangaluru direct, low-latency links to the world:
- Middle East/Europe Route: Oman/UAE → Mangaluru → Chennai/Singapore
- Southeast Asia Route: Singapore → Colombo → Mangaluru
- Regional Loop: A terrestrial + subsea network with Chennai and Kochi
This bypasses congested nodes like Mumbai, positioning Mangaluru as a 'Bengaluru+1' location and a resilient backup for global hyperscalers and GCCs.
*The plan is audacious: a giga-scale cluster exceeding 1 GW capacity within a decade. It integrates:*
- Renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro)
- Advanced cooling solutions
- High-density compute optimized for AI workloads
*The document projects over 25,000 new jobs, including:*
- 8,000 in construction & infrastructure
- 7,000 in IT/BT & cloud services (AI infra, cloud engineering)
- 5,000 in operations & maintenance
- 3,000 in renewable energy
- 2,000 in ancillary industries
This is the blueprint for Mangaluru 2.0—a city moving from a regional IT player to a cornerstone of the global digital economy. The infrastructure is being laid for the next decade of tech.
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Karnataka set to invite bids for new Mangaluru IT Park
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Completion timeline and operational readiness
While construction timelines may vary, PPP-based IT park projects typically aim for a two-to-three-year completion window. With growing demand from IT companies already expressing interest, the government aims to make this one of Karnataka’s fastest executed IT infrastructure projects.
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Karnataka to invite bids for new IT park in Mangaluru next week
Karnataka to open bids for Mangaluru IT Park on Dec 15
ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಪಿಪಿಪಿ ಮಾದರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಐಟಿ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆ: ಸಚಿವ ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ
Ready to come #BackToOoru - Indian Woman, Living In Germany, Wants To Settle In Mangaluru After 10 Years Abroad: ‘I Miss Weddings, Festivals...’
'ಕೃಷಿ ಉತ್ಪನ್ನ' ಮಾನ್ಯತೆ ಸಿಗದೆ ಸೊರಗಿದ ಕರಾವಳಿ ರಬ್ಬರ್_ ಬೆಳೆ!
Plastic parks to be developed in Mangaluru, Vijayapura: Karnataka Minister Patil
Karnataka Government to Establish Plastic Parks in Mangaluru and Vijayapura for Industry Growth
Plastic parks to be developed in Mangaluru, Vijayapura: Karnataka Minister Patil
Karnataka Govt to set up plastic park in Mangaluru: Minister M B Patil
Nothing new for Mangaluru. Existing one only.
440 applications under PMFME Scheme approved in DK
ಗೇರುಬೆಳೆ: ಇಳುವರಿಯೂ ಇಲ್ಲ , ಬೆಲೆಯೂ ಇಲ್ಲ
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... Gold can be smuggled from Dubai <- a joke  . |
I was wrong! Niddodi has gold! (06:02-07:10) ಕರ್ನಾಟಕಕ್ಕೆ ಜಾಕ್ಪಾಟ್,..., 20 ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಖನಿಜ ನಿಧಿ ಪತ್ತೆ
Karnataka all set to corner data centre projects worth Rs 1,350 crore 2 3
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Datasamudra, the data centre division of Teleindia Datacenter, plans to invest Rs 300-500 crore over the next few years to expand its footprint outside Bengaluru, according to people familiar with the matter.
The company will set up a 35-40 MW artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centre in Mangaluru and smaller 5 MW edge centres in Mysuru and Hubballi-Dharwad, they said.
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They also indicate that amid India’s cloud and AI infrastructure push, Karnataka's private and public initiatives are converging around Mangaluru, Mysuru and Hubballi-Dharwad, which are emerging as the new data centre and component manufacturing hubs beyond Bengaluru.
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Elmeasure is also scouting future sites in Hubballi-Dharwad and Mangaluru, eyeing exports to West Asia and growing coastal logistics relevance.
State officials say these private investments align neatly with Karnataka’s own ambitions. The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is positioning Mangaluru as a 1 GW “cable-to-cloud” data centre cluster, backed by a Deloitte feasibility study that highlights cost advantages in land, power and cooling.
“Mangaluru offers clear cost and efficiency gains, land lease at Rs 7.7 per sq ft compared to Rs 15–39 in other metros, power reliability above 98% and 10-15% cooling savings due to its coastal climate,” said Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, chief executive, KDEM. “We’re targeting 20-30% of India’s total future data centre capacity via the Bengaluru-Mangaluru corridor.”
According to Gupta, Karnataka’s 12,000 IT and ITeS firms, 875 global capability centres (GCCs) and growing AI initiatives create a natural base for such expansion. He said the state is engaging with global hyperscalers and domestic operators for 600 MW-1 GW projects in Mangaluru and Bengaluru.
KDEM plans to get the Karnataka Data Centre Policy (2022–27) updated with new incentives, including plug-and-play parks, 25% capex support for submarine cable projects and one-window clearance for investors. “The aim is a 5 GW-ready ecosystem anchored by Mangaluru’s coastal advantage and Bengaluru’s engineering depth,” Gupta said.
As hyperscalers accelerate build-outs and domestic firms such as Datasamudra and Elmeasure localise both digital and hardware layers, Karnataka is trying to position itself as a dual hub: a manufacturing base for AI data centre components and a coastal gateway for India’s next wave of digital infrastructure.
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Karnataka Poised to Secure Rs 1,350 Crore in Data Centre Projects
Karnataka all set to corner data centre projects worth Rs 1,350 crore
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Elmeasure is also scouting future sites in Hubballi-Dharwad and Mangaluru, eyeing exports to West Asia and growing coastal logistics relevance.
State officials say these private investments align neatly with Karnataka’s own ambitions. The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) is positioning Mangaluru as a 1 GW “cable-to-cloud” data centre cluster, backed by a Deloitte feasibility study that highlights cost advantages in land, power and cooling.
“Mangaluru offers clear cost and efficiency gains, land lease at Rs 7.7 per sq ft compared to Rs 15–39 in other metros, power reliability above 98% and 10-15% cooling savings due to its coastal climate,” said Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, chief executive, KDEM. “We’re targeting 20-30% of India’s total future data centre capacity via the Bengaluru-Mangaluru corridor.”
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KDEM plans to get the Karnataka Data Centre Policy (2022–27) updated with new incentives, including plug-and-play parks, 25% capex support for submarine cable projects and one-window clearance for investors. “The aim is a 5 GW-ready ecosystem anchored by Mangaluru’s coastal advantage and Bengaluru’s engineering depth,” Gupta said.
As hyperscalers accelerate build-outs and domestic firms such as Datasamudra and Elmeasure localise both digital and hardware layers, Karnataka is trying to position itself as a dual hub: a manufacturing base for AI data centre components and a coastal gateway for India’s next wave of digital infrastructure.
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Silicon Beach Program’s Post
OjasQuest, Mangalore's AI-led Deep Tech Rise gets CII Recognition!
As per the India Skills Report 2023, Lucknow and Mangalore, which are Tier-2 cities, fare in the top three most employable cities in India
Mangaluru Emerges as One of India’s Most Cost-Efficient Coastal Data Centre Hubs with 98.56% Power Reliability: KDEM–SBP–Deloitte Study
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Guided by the state’s vision for resilient, sovereign-aligned infrastructure, the study identifies Mangaluru as one of India’s most cost-efficient and scalable coastal destinations for data centre development. The region offers land leasing at INR 7.69 per sq ft per month, offering up to a 4–5x cost advantage over Mumbai and up to 95% advantage over Chennai, depending on zone and asset class. Paired with energy tariffs of INR 5.95–6.60/kWh cheaper than Chennai’s INR 7.50 outperforming most major markets.
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As India advances toward 10–12 GW of national data centre capacity by 2030, the study positions Mangaluru as a strategic “spoke” within a Bengaluru-led hub-and-spoke architecture, enabling decentralised compute and low-latency workloads, while also strengthening disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
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Mangaluru's Cost Advantages Make it an Ideal Data Centre Hub: KDEM–SBP–Deloitte Study
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The study highlights that Mangaluru offers up to 4–5 times cheaper land costs than Mumbai, lower power tariffs than most major metros, and 98.56% power reliability, making it a strong candidate for hosting cloud, AI, and other critical digital infrastructure. It also outlines a roadmap to build a 1 GW coastal data centre cluster over the next decade.
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In the short term, the study recommends attracting 10–50 MW edge data centres, reaching 200 MW across 4–5 operators within three years, supported by land subsidies and capital assistance.
Over the longer term, it calls for faster approvals, a single coordinating agency, digital land and utility access, and evaluating the feasibility of a cable landing station.
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So, initially it will be edge/spoke data center and once reaches 200 MW capacity it will be upgraded as data hub with marine cable landing station after another feasibility study.
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Infrastructure Strengths Built for High Availability and Low Risk- 36 million sq ft of contiguous land near New Mangalore Port.
- 1,000 acres in Balkunje and 164 acres in MSEZ at INR 50/sq ft lease provide hyperscale-ready options.
- Seismic Zone III and 20–50m elevation reduce climate and seismic exposure.
- 107 substations (66–400 kV) and zero unmet peak demand statewide.
- 2,639 MW of renewable energy being added to the Karnataka grid.
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Infrastructure, Talent, and Connectivity
Mangaluru benefits from 36 million sq ft of contiguous land near New Mangalore Port, additional large land parcels in Balkunje and MSEZ, and reduced climate and seismic risk due to its elevation and location in Seismic Zone III.
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So, the government is finalizing old JESCO land near NMPT (36 million sq ft = 826 acres). But has to be careful of marshy land. Advantage could be getting water from existing deslaination plant at Tannirbhavi. Is there a plan for another dam across Gurupura river? Baggundi Lake may be used as redundant water storage facility. Hope in the next stage the park will have deep sea revese osmosis water for cooling.
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Out of 950 acres JESCO land 159.03 acres goes to Indian Coast Guard Academy & a few more might have been already used for other purposes. How much land is left out now? Can a 10 acres film city come up here itself? Or can the remaining land, after developing Baggundi Lake Park, be used for Data Center & Semiconductor Park?
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Hope they will soon identify land for Semiconductor Industrial Hub also.
Mangaluru is more cost-effective for data center development
M’luru emerges as India’s most cost-efficient coastal data centre hub: Study
Mangaluru offers strong foundation for cost-efficient data centre operations, says study
Mangaluru is more cost-effective for data center development
Mangaluru emerges as India’s next cost-efficient data centre hub, study finds
Mangaluru emerges as cost-efficient hub for data centres: KDEM study
Mangaluru emerges as cost-efficient hub for next-generation data centres: Deloitte–KDEM study
Mangaluru identified as cost-effective destination for next-generation data centres
Mangaluru emerges as cost-efficient hub for next wave of data centres, KDEM study finds
And I hope that they will not release hot water directly into river/sea as it is hazardous to marine life. Instead they have to find a way to reuse it. Hot fresh water can be used for manufacturing green hydrogen (under construction at MSEZ). In case of Balkunje they may also be planning to use Shambhvi water after constructing dams. For MSEZ land as an option, how much export potential is there? Is export is due to allied IT industries or manufacturing data center components for exports?
Mangalore DC Feasibility Study_FINAL REPORT_KDEM_Short
Mangaluru records acquisitions, investments in GCC, technology sectors to the tune of $240 million in four years, states report
Mangaluru attracts $240 million in GCC, tech investments over four years: Study
Beyond Bengaluru: Mangaluru gains ground in GCCs, start-ups and deep tech
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While Bengaluru remains the State’s innovation nucleus and Mysuru has built depth in enterprise IT and ESDM, Mangaluru is evolving as Karnataka’s coastal technology gateway, with strengths in Fintech, logistics-tech, Deeptech, and increasingly data and AI infrastructure. With IT remaining the anchor for GCCs, on the start-up side, there is activity in agritech and healthtech.
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Mangaluru is seeing a reverse migration of experienced talent, with KDEM’s Homecoming Initiative enabling the return of over 2,000 professionals. The region attracted nearly 40 new company offices across the Mangaluru–Udupi–Manipal belt over the last two years.
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Mangaluru is claiming its place on Karnataka’s IT map
Mangaluru lacks enterprise demand required to attract data centres: study
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Mangaluru requires pre-approved data centre parks, preferably complemented by plug-and-play facilities to readily enable the generation of data centres in the city, the Mangaluru Data Centre Feasibility Study 2025 says
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Seems to be a egg & hen problem. Does this mean that the government has to parallely plan for more IT Parks (PPP like Blueberryhill IT Park or private) to attract more enterprises along with data parks?
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Mangaluru also faces challenges due to its limited radial connectivity to nearby demand hubs.
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As it is developed initially as a spoke part of hub-and-spoke model hence has a link to a hub of high demand. Once 200 MW capacity as edge/spoke is reached then connectivity has to be provided to other demand hubs to make it a full-fledged data hub. Marine cable anyway provides connectivity to Mumbai & Chennai. Isn't it safe to use data centers in India than abroad like these IT metrocities are doing now? Doesn't India has a policy to save all Indian data stored in India itself? Providing connectivity to other small edges around has to be a part of the broader data hub plan.
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In the recent months, emerging cities, including Vishakhapatnam, have moved towards “demand signalling”, wherein they have secured pre-commitments from hyperscalers or even medium-sized data centre investors (across functions such as energy, telecom and real estate). “Stakeholders expressed that such signalling generates interest in investors and acts as a pull factor for players, which is currently missing in Mangaluru,” the report said.
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Why the state government failed to secure pre-commitments from hyperscalers by encouraing more IT investments? But a few news reports mentioned that the government is already in conversation with a few hyperscalers.
Anyway there is demand hence the government is constructing an IT Park. But has to plan for a bigger thing like Electronics Park along with Data Park.
ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ ಪೂರೈಕೆದಾರನಿಂದ ‘ಟೆಕ್ ಹಬ್’ವರೆಗೆ ಬೆಳೆದ ಕಡಲ ನಗರಿ...ಐಟಿ ಶಕ್ತಿಯಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಮೌನ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ!
India’s Karnataka opens bids for $16Mn Mangaluru IT park
Mangaluru is more cost-effective for data center development
Data Center Hub: ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಡೇಟಾ ಸೆಂಟರ್ ಸನ್ಯಾಸಿ ಸಂಸಾರದ ಕಥೆ: ರಾಜಾರಾಂ ತಲ್ಲೂರು ಬರಹ
Just one question. The above news article is stored in which data center?
Vagdevi Project - New IT Hub for Mangalore! : Gowd Saraswath Brahman Seva Sangh, Mangalore
 
 
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Construction of Epicenter in Mangalore urban a unique self-sustainable project to support all ongoing five projects and provide a platform for Research & Collaboration, Youth Career Development, Arabic Teacher’s Training, Counseling Center, Girls Hostel, separate Prayer Halls for men and women, Auditorium, Commercial area and adequate parking, a total of 75 thousand SQ.FT
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What is Research & Collaboration mentioned above? Does Hidayah Foundation has any plan to encourage startups & innovators within their community? Or is it just social research?
BCCI: "ಯುವಕರಿಗೆ ಬಿಸಿನೆಸ್ ಮಾಡಲು ನಾವು ಬೆಂಬಲ ಕೊಡ್ತೇವೆ" | Mangaluru
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಬಳಿಕ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಮುಂದಿನ ಟೆಕ್ ಕ್ರಾಂತಿ?
Study details how Mangaluru could ease India’s cable landing bottleneck
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The short-term recommendations of the feasibility study included mapping the current fibre connectivity to show existing fibre routes and capacity of each operator in Mangaluru for investor confidence, and strengthen current optical fibre connectivity via corridor linkages to Bengaluru.
It recommended that Internet service providers be attracted to strengthen the network infrastructure, and partner with Nixi to establish a local internal exchange point to reduce latency for running data centre operations.
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ಬಂದರು ನಗರಿಗೆ ಬರಲಿದೆ ಹೊಸ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕೆಗಳು: ಮೂರು ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳಿಂದ 2,400 ಕೋ.ರೂ ಹೂಡಿಕೆ !
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ಗೈಲ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ:
ಗೈಲ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಲಿ. ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯು 1 ಸಾವಿರ ಕೋ.ರೂ.ಗಳನ್ನು ಹೂಡಿಕೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಸರಕಾರದ ಜತೆಗೆ ಮಾತುಕತೆ ನಡೆಸಿದ್ದು ಬಯೋ ಎಥಿಲಿನ್ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಚಿಂತನೆ ನಡೆಸಿದೆ. ... ಸುಮಾರು 1 ಸಾವಿರ ಮಂದಿಗೆ ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ದೊರೆಯುವ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷೆ ಇದೆ. ...
ಐನೋಕ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಟ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೈಲಿ.:
ಐನೋಕ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೊಡಕ್ಟ್ಸ್ ಪ್ರೈ.ಲಿ. ಕಂಪೆನಿಯು 1 ಸಾವಿರ ಕೋ. ರೂ ಹೂಡಿಕೆಗೆ ಮುಂದಾಗಿದೆ. ಗ್ರೀನ್ ಹೈಡ್ರೋಜನ್ ಉತ್ಪಾದನೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ... ಸುಮಾರು 20 ಎಕರೆ ಭೂಮಿ ಹುಡುಕಾಟ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಮಾರು 100 ಮಂದಿಗೆ ಉದ್ಯೋಗ ದೊರೆಯುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದೆ.
ಎಂ.ಕೆ. ಅಗ್ರೋಟೆಕ್ ಪ್ರೈ.ಲಿ.:
ಎಂ.ಕೆ. ಅಗ್ರೋಟೆಕ್ ಪ್ರೈ.ಲಿ. ಸುಮಾರು 400 ಕೋ.ರೂ ಹೂಡಿಕೆ ನಡೆಸಲಿದೆ. ಕಂಪೆನಿಯು ಎನ್ಎಂಪಿಎಯಿಂದ ಜಾಗವನ್ನು ಲೀಸ್ಗೆ ಪಡೆದಿದೆ. ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನದ ಹಂತದಲ್ಲಿದೆ. ವೆಜಿಟೇಬಲ್ ಆಯಿಲ್ ರಿಫೈನರಿ ಉತ್ಪಾದನ ಕಂಪೆನಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದು ...
ಬಳ್ಕುಂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ 1 ಸಾವಿರ ಎಕರೆ ಭೂಮಿ:
ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ನಿಗದಿಯಾದ 3 ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಭೂಮಿ ನೀಡುವ ವಿಚಾರವನ್ನು ಹೊರತುಪಡಿಸಿ ಇತರ ಹೊಸ ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳ ಆಗಮನ ಕುರಿತಂತೆಯೂ ಭೂಮಿ ಲಭ್ಯತೆ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಚರ್ಚೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದೆ. ಮೂಲ್ಕಿ ಸಮೀಪದ ಬಳ್ಕುಂಜೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ 1 ಸಾವಿರ ಎಕರೆ ಭೂಮಿ ಸ್ವಾಧೀನ ಪ್ರಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಹೊಸ ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳ ಆರಂಭಕ್ಕೆ ಇಲ್ಲಿನ ಭೂಮಿ ದೊರೆಯಬಹುದು. ಜತೆಗೆ ಮುಡಿಪು ಸಮೀಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಕೆನರಾ ಇಂಡಸ್ಟ್ರಿಯಲ್ ಏರಿಯಾದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಹಲವು ಎಕರೆ ಭೂಮಿ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕೆಗಳಿಗೆ ನೀಡಲು ಅವಕಾಶ ಇವೆ. ಬಂದರು ಆಧಾರಿತ ಉದ್ದಿಮೆ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಗೆ ಕೆಲವು ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳು ಆಸ್ಥೆ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದು, ಒಂದೆರಡು ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳು ಆರಂಭವೂ ಆಗಿದೆ.
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Which are the companies already invested in port-based industry?
TiECon Mangaluru to spotlight Coastal Karnataka’s emergence as an investment destination
Puttur: ತೋಟದಲ್ಲೇ ಚಾಕಲೇಟ್ ಫ್ಯಾಕ್ಟರಿ ಕಟ್ಟಿದ ಐಟಿ ದಂಪತಿ!
Entrupy Drives Further Expansion in Mangalore
BTW Kudlites, earlier there was a plan to have Wellness City or Sports City at Kunjatabail area under smart city project. Can this land be now used for Electronics City (we can call it 'Silicon Corniche' as a part of Mangala Corniche)?
Karnataka govt. to hold State-level cashew fair in Mangaluru, says Forest Minister
ಕೂಳೂರಿನ 102 ಎಕರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಐಟಿ ಪಾರ್ಕ್, ಮಾಲ್- ಪ್ರಕಾಶ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ
ಎಂಆರ್ ಜಿ ಗ್ರೂಪ್ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ನಡೆಯಲಿರುವ ಪ್ರಾಜೆಕ್ಟ್│Daijiworld Television
MRPL posts ₹1,445 crore net profit in Q3
“West Coast India to West Asia: Charting a Mangaluru–Israel Trade Roadmap,”
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The interaction explored concrete opportunities across trade, agritech, water management, innovation, MSMEs, skilling, and technology partnerships, with a clear focus on how Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada can integrate into global value chains connecting India’s west coast to West Asia.
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Is this discussion in the background of IMEC Corridor?
Dialogue reinforces hopes for better ties between Mangaluru and Israel
Israel proposes strong foundation for B2B, B2C collaboration with Mangaluru
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Further discussions identified cybersecurity and education as sectors with immense potential.
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MP Captain Brijesh Chowta highlighted opportunities in sectors like dairy, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, cocoa, coffee and including advanced areas like desalination, drip irrigation, precision farming. Israel was highlighted as a global startup and and technology hub, while India’s strength in scaling up innovations was recognised as a key complementary advantage. KCCI President P B Ahmed Mudassar said KCCI members were keen to explore collaboration opportunities in petrochemicals, agri-tech, agri-commodities, start-ups, fisheries, IT/BT.
Further discussions identified cybersecurity and education as sectors with immense potential. It was proposed that Mangaluru could emerge as a hub for Israeli cybersecurity companies, including establishment of data centres and Global Capability Centres (GCCs). ...
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Israel Consul General calls for stronger Mangaluru–Israel trade ties
Israel keen on enhancing trade engagements with Mangaluru, says Consul General
Is Israel working on Deep Sea Reverse Osmosis for desalination? Israel's semiconductor industry is a leader in research and development and chip design (fabless model). Need collaboration in MedTech, BlueTech also.
What's working in the Mangaluru/Udupi region in terms of infrastructure, talent, and related ecosystem?
I think profiles database of all IT professionals working in other IT hubs & wanting to come #BackToOoru is already available with the relevant authorities. If not they should start collecting them now itself & made available to IT companies who want to open their offices here.
Mangaluru Aims to Dethrone Bengaluru as GCCs, Startups, and Connectivity Fuel Karnataka’s Next Industrial Hub
I don't believe the data given under the heading "GCCs, Startups, and Data Centres Driving Transformation". Which are the five data Edge/Data Centres in Mangaluru? Which are 45+ GCCs?
Next time they should include Semiconductor Industrial Hub analysis also.
ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಸಜ್ಜಿತ ಡೇಟಾ ಸೆಂಟರ್: ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಕ್ರಿಯಾ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಂಜೀವ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಗುಪ್ತಾ ಸಲಹೆ
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ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಐಟಿ ವಲಯ ಹೊಸ ಅಲೆಯ ಆರಂಭವಾಗಿದೆ. ಐಟಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಕೂಡಾ ದಾಪುಗಾಲಿಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದು, ಕಳೆದ ಮೂರು ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಅವಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ 35 ಕಂಪೆನಿಗಳು ಕಾರ್ಯಾರಂಭಿಸಿದ್ದು, 10ಕ್ಕೂ ಅಧಿಕ ಜಿಸಿಸಿಗಳು ಇಲ್ಲಿಂದ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿವೆ. 1,000 ಕೋಟಿ ರೂ.ಗಳ ವ್ಯವಹಾರ ಸುಲಭದ ಮಾತಲ್ಲ. ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಐಟಿ ವಲಯವನ್ನು ಕ್ಷಿಪ್ರಗತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸುವ ನಿಟ್ಟಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳು ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿವೆ ಎಂದವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
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ಮಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಜಿಸಿಸಿಗಳ ಆಕರ್ಷಣೆ ಕುರಿತಂತೆ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯಿಸಿದ ಅವರು, ಜಿಸಿಸಿಗಳು ನೇರವಾಗಿ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಬರಲಾರವು. ಜಿಸಿಸಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ತಮ್ಮ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಿ ವಿಸ್ತರಣೆಗೆ ಮುಂದಾಗುವ ಸಂದರ್ಭ ಅವರನ್ನು ನಾವು ಗುರಿಯಾಗಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು. ಈಗಾಗಲೇ ಸಿಲಿಕಾನ್ ಬೀಚ್ ಎಂಬ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್ ನ ಮೂಲಕ ಐಟಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರವನ್ನು ಕರಾವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಸ್ತರಿಸಲು ಮುಂದಾಗಿರುವ ಸಂದರ್ಭ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದ ಸೌಲಭ್ಯಗಳು ಇಲ್ಲಿ ಲಭ್ಯವಾಗುವಂತೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ. ಡೆಲಾಯ್ಟ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ಕೂಡಾ ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ತನ್ನ ಅಸ್ತಿತ್ವವನ್ನು ಕಂಡುಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಉತ್ಸುಕವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು (ಡೆಲಾಯ್ಟ್ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯ ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಏಷ್ಯಾ ಸಿಇಒ ರೋಮಲ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ).
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Union Govt to hold tech, trade, tourism summit in Mangaluru, says MP
Mangaluru likely to host MEA event on tech, trade, tourism in Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP
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Speaking at the ‘TiECon Mangaluru 2026’ in Mangaluru on Friday, he said MEA is planning to host such meets in 10 cities in the country. “I have requested MEA to consider Mangaluru as one among these 10 cities,” he said.
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7 Underrated South Indian Cities with Strong Return Potential by 2030
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After being located along the Arabian Sea, Mangaluru is an enchanting location with its sparkling beaches, a pleasant climate of about 25-30 degC, and smooth connectivity of NH-66 in Bengaluru, just 350 km away; its eastern streets such as Airport Road and Kottara Chowki are booming with GDP contributing to the IT/services industry increasing by 12% annually and port cargo volumes swelling by 15% in 2025 alone.- Major Economic Drivers: Electronics and petrochemical Specialized SEZs, large IT parks, important port logistics, and lively tourism.
- Trend in property prices: Prime Kadri areas fetch ₹6 000 per sq.ft., and it is estimated to increase 15-20% yearly in price.
- Recent FDI/ Investments: A strong NRI remittances drive Smart City plans, supported by $500 million FDI investments in the electronics center of coastal Karnataka, announced in 2025.
- Investor Profile and Demand: HNW NRI and upwardly mobile professionals seek profitable rentals due to IT hubs and tourist influxes.
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What is Electronics SEZ? Is she talking about ESDM along with Semiconductor Industries & data centers? And electronics center could be Smart City Command Center!
GAIL Receives Paraxylene Shipment at Mangalore Port
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Excellent vision, @TVMohandasPai ji Scaling to 5000 seats/year per builder will supercharge #Mangalore's IT landscape.
Every Tier-1 & Tier-2 builder here must step up with top-notch #IT infra to fuel our thriving ecosystem
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Even 25,000 seats/year per all builders for next ten years will be a fantastic achievement. That should mean around 20,000 jobs for freshers & around 5,000 jobs for #BackToOoru returnees per year. DK produces around 25,000 graduates per year. Hence we have 20,000 for IT jobs & remaining 5,000 are for non-IT jobs. In this way we can meet Tie Mangaluru's 2 lakh IT jobs target for Mangaluru by 2033.
If our target is entire Kannur-Kasarod-DK-Udupi-UK coastal belt & Malenadu then we may require 30,000-40,000 seats/year per all builders for next ten years hence can achieve Tie mangaluru's target easily.
Thank you @TVMohandasPai for this vision
If his vision is executed starting from now, when will he be #BackToOoru?
Big Win for #MangaloreIT - #Deloitte plans to enter #Mangalore soon
TiEcon Mangaluru 2026: Deloitte to hire 50,000 employees in India, eyes Mangaluru entry for future...
Deloitte Plans 50,000 India Hires, Eyes Mangaluru for Global Expansion
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The firm is "very close" to entering Mangaluru, Shetty stated, citing the city's available talent pool as a primary draw. This move signals a strategic shift towards leveraging the potential of Tier II and Tier III cities for future growth, moving beyond traditional metropolitan hubs.
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50,000 new hires in India: Why Deloitte is betting big on Mangaluru and tier-II cities
Deloitte plans 50,000 hires in India, weighs Mangaluru for expansion
Deloitte to hire 50,000 more employees in India, “We will come to Mangaluru,” says South Asia CEO Romal Shetty
ಮಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಕಾಲಿಡಲಿದೆ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ದಿಗ್ಗಜ 'ಡೆಲಾಯ್ಟ್', ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ 50,000 ಉದ್ಯೋಗಿಗಳ ನೇಮಕ ಘೋಷಣೆ
Deloitte to hire 50,000 employees in India, evaluates Mangaluru for future expansion
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Highlighting Mangaluru’s strengths, Shetty pointed to talent availability and real estate fundamentals, while acknowledging that infrastructure readiness would be critical to attracting large-scale technology and services operations.
He also flagged challenges related to energy and water requirements, particularly for data centres and high-compute facilities, which are becoming integral to modern GCC operations.
Shetty argued that India needs to significantly reduce the time required to establish GCCs. “Opening a GCC can take six months, but it should take only two weeks,” he said, stressing the need for plug-and-play infrastructure and smoother regulatory processes.
He proposed the creation of digital economic zones that integrate GCCs, GPU-based data centres, startups and academic institutions within a single ecosystem, supported by ready infrastructure and coordinated policy support.
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Deloitte’s hiring plan and interest in cities like Mangaluru underscore a broader shift in India’s services and GCC sector, where growth is increasingly decentralised beyond major metros. As global firms look for scalable, resilient and talent-rich locations, Tier II cities are emerging as the next frontier in India’s technology and professional services expansion.
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How is Deloitte planning to connect data centers to educational hubs & IT SEZs? Dedicated links? Kunjathabail can be a ideal location for faster access to data centers at Kenjar.
Mangaluru Emerges as Deloitte’s Next Big Bet in India’s Growth Story
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Mangaluru’s inclusion in Deloitte’s future plans is no coincidence. The city boasts a strong base of engineering, management, and commerce graduates, thanks to its well-established universities and colleges. Many professionals from the region already work in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune — creating a ready talent pool that could be attracted back home if global companies set up operations locally.
Equally important is the city’s evolving real estate market, which offers Deloitte the ability to scale operations at a fraction of the cost of metro cities. With improving connectivity, lifestyle advantages, and a stable urban ecosystem, Mangaluru is emerging as a sweet spot for long-term enterprise expansion.
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Deloitte’s potential entry could be a game-changer for the city. Beyond direct job creation, it would trigger growth in real estate, startups, support services, and local consumption. More importantly, it would put Mangaluru firmly on the global corporate map, encouraging other multinational firms to follow suit.
As Shetty summed it up, the opportunity is no longer hypothetical. The building blocks are in place — and the momentum is real. For Mangaluru, the question is no longer about readiness, but about how soon it will seize this moment.
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BTW Kudlites, earlier there was a plan to have Wellness City or Sports City at Kunjatabail area under smart city project. Can this land be now used for Electronics City (we can call it 'Silicon Corniche' as a part of Mangala Corniche)?
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R Systems set to begin operations in Mangaluru
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The company is expected to begin operations with a 25-seat facility in Feb, scaling up in phases. Initially, it will operate from Novigo Solutions, an IT services firm recently acquired by R Systems, before gradually expanding and adding another global capability centre (GCC) to the coastal district's growing ecosystem.
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R Systems is looking to position the coastal region as a key hub for its AI innovation initiatives and other core operations. Following the acquisition of Novigo Solutions, the company plans to develop it into a major delivery centre for R Systems, sources added.
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In the mean time, DK & Udupi MPs may request the Union Finance Minister to identify & declare Silicon Beach as Special Region for manufacturing speciality chemicals needed by semiconductor industries in the 2026-2027 budget itself so that BASF & others can initiate the process needed for producing speciality chemicals from here.
Soult Launches From Tiecon Mangaluru: World's First Digital Life Vault For Legacy Management
Soult Launches From Tiecon Mangaluru: World's First Digital Life Vault For Legacy Management
Karnataka Backs Mangaluru Tech Push With ₹1.93 Cr Grant to Vertex
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Currently supporting employment for over 2,250 professionals, Vertex plans to scale up to 6,000 seats in the region, deepening Mangaluru’s appeal as a destination for global enterprises and investors.
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Mangaluru’s Vertex Workspace gets Karnataka govt’s grant under Beyond Bengaluru initiative
Govt releases one of the largest grants under the Beyond Bengaluru IT Mission
MANGALURU RISING - 6,000 Seats, 10 GCCs & A New Grant
TIECON MANGALURU 2026 || LIVE
The next tech bet is the small city: Mangaluru to Vizag to Nagpur
Will the recent UAE-India trade agreement result in investments in Tulunadu particularly in Oil & Gas and IT (AI & data centers) sectors? How many Gulf entrepreneurs are interested in investing in Kenjar Data Center Park & Kunjathabail IT/Electronics City (Silicon Corniche) infrastructure? Is this Daijiworld serial is in support of #BackToOoru investment in Tulunadu or for Tuluvas investment in Gulf - He Started as an Employee in Dubai. Today Owns 7 Hotels! | Praveen Shetty | Gulf Talkies Ep 1, From AED 5000 Salary to ₹2000 Cr Empire | Pratap Mendonca’s Dubai Dream Story | Gulf Talkies Konkani, Dreams Don’t Stop at Borders| Kasim Ahmed’s Journey to UAE Real Estate Leader│ Gulf Talkies Ep2?
11 floors Nidhiland IT Park, Chilimbi - Sky Garden & Business Park – Mangalore’s Most Promising Address at Chilimbi 2
Structural Disruption: How TiE Mangaluru is Redefining the Coastal Startup Ecosystem
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನ ಟ್ರಾಫಿಕ್, ಧೂಳಿನ ಮಾಲಿನ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಬೇಸತ್ತ ಉದ್ಯಮಿಗಳು ; ಹುಟ್ಟಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ಊರು ಬಿಟ್ಟು ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಲೆಸಲು ನಿರ್ಧಾರ, ಸೋಶಿಯಲ್ ಮೀಡಿಯಾದಲ್ಲಿ ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ವೈರಲ್
Linguistic violence is another reason!
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One of #SiliconBeach’s promising (hardware) startup is looking for 1000 sqft of space in industrial area (Manipal, Baikampady, Yeyyadi) to build high-tech containers as they recently landed an order for multiple containers. Anyone here who can help out? RT for good karma
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Some good samaritan came along and helped with the required space at Udupi
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Southern States Push for Budget 2026 Benefits – Kerala, Karnataka, Mangaluru Speak Up | News18
Bids being finalised to take up projects worth ₹169 crore under Nagarothana Scheme, says Dinesh Gundu Rao
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Mr. Rao said instructions have been given to the Dakshina Kannada district administration to scout for land in Mangaluru to set up Data Centres and Global Capacity Centres (GCCs). KEONICS is also said to open an IT Park on a public-private partnership (PPP) model, and the government is now upgrading the Government Wenlock Hospital.
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Dinesh Gundu Rao : Bengaluru ಬಳಿಕ Mangaluru ವಿಶ್ವ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ದೊಡ್ಡ ನಗರವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುತ್ತೆ | Congress
Mangaluru farmer’s YouTube channel inspires 10,000 to grow organic kitchen gardens
Union Budget 2026: KCCI flags absence of dedicated Coastal Economic Corridor for West Coast
Absence of coastal economic corridor leaves stakeholders disappointed
Union Budget Misses Opportunity for Coastal Economic Corridor: KCCI
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Referring to agriculture-related measures, Mr. Mudassar said the Budget’s proposed Coconut Promotion Scheme, aimed at increasing output by replacing old, low-yield trees with improved varieties, along with dedicated programmes for cashew and cocoa to strengthen domestic raw material supply and export competitiveness, were positive steps. However, he cautioned that unless the arecanut economy was also addressed, the overall impact of these measures on the Mangaluru region could remain limited.
He welcomed the proposal of a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign firms delivering global cloud services from India-based data centres, saying it would incentivise hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure investments. Citing a Deloitte–Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) study, he said Mangaluru had been identified as a highly cost-efficient coastal location for digital infrastructure. With stronger fibre networks and dedicated power supply, the city could attract significant investment in this sector.
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Targeted schemes were announced for coconut, cashew, and cocoa to improve productivity and establish these as premium global brands by 2030, particularly benefiting the Tumakuru, Mangaluru, Udupi, and Karwar regions.
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Budget proposals benefit the coastal region: Captain Brijesh Chowta
Mangaluru: ಕರಾವಳಿಯ ಹೈನುಗಾರರಿಗೆ ಸಿಗದ "ಅನುಗ್ರಹ'
Prospect of declaration as a Medical Hub may help in attracting more IT professionals & companies to Silicon Beach.
ಮಂಗಳೂರು : ಎಂಆರ್ ಪಿಎಲ್ ಗೆ ಎರಡು ಪ್ರಮುಖ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ
ಸುರಕ್ಷಿತ ಗ್ರೀನ್ ಎನರ್ಜಿ ; ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ʼಕಡಲ ಪವನ ಶಕ್ತಿ' ಉತ್ಪಾದಿಸಿ, ಪರ್ಯಾಯ ಇಂಧನ ಬಳಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಲೋಕಸಭೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಬೇಡಿಕೆಯಿಟ್ಟ ಸಂಸದ ಕ್ಯಾ.ಚೌಟ
Why Mangaluru Could Become India’s Next Offshore Wind Energy Hub
DK MP Capt Brijesh Chowta urges centre to develop Mangaluru coast as offshore wind energy hub
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Raising the issue in the Lok Sabha under Rule 377, MP Chowta stated that the coastal stretch of Mangaluru offers immense potential for offshore wind power generation. Citing a report by the National Institute of Oceanography, he pointed out that the Mangaluru coast has been identified under India’s promising offshore wind energy ‘Zone-2’. He noted that the coastline, spanning approximately 6,490 square kilometres, is highly suitable for wind energy generation. He further highlighted that the region faces comparatively lower risks from natural disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones, making it a safe and ideal location for long-term offshore wind energy projects. In this backdrop, he demanded that the Mangaluru coast be developed as a dedicated offshore wind energy zone.
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Chowta also noted that the region hosts major industrial establishments such as MRPL, OMPL, UPCL and the Mangaluru SEZ, ensuring the availability of a large local market for the green energy generated. This would make it easier to directly sell the electricity produced from offshore wind projects. He added that entering into direct power purchase agreements with these industries would help ensure the financial viability of such projects and facilitate faster implementation.
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MP Brijesh Chowta seeks offshore wind energy zone off Mangaluru coast
Develop M’luru as offshore wind energy zone: MP
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... Additionally, the Arabian Sea region is safer for wind energy development compared to the cyclone-prone Bay of Bengal. To achieve India's goal of producing 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, priority must be given to the Mangaluru wind energy production zone. I urged the ministry of renewable energy to take immediate steps for resource assessment, practical implementation of projects, and industrial consultations," he added.
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And there is proposal for GW data hub.
Probably companies are hesitating as it is zone-2 having wind speed of 140 km/h or 87 mph. Gujarat, already producing offsore wind enery, falls in Zone-4 having wind speed of 169.2 km/h or 105 mph.
Is MIR Group ready to collaborate with Sulzon Energy for designing & manufacturing Windmill-Integrated Photovoltaics so that the same platform can produce both solar & wind energy? Or else MIR Group could come up with its own facility. Also there is scope for offshore maintenance robots for tasks like repair, cleaning (for cleaning salt-deposition even if dust-free/anti-soiling photovoltaic technologies are employed), painting etc.
Otherwise also it is better to integrate offshore wind and floating photovoltaic (FPV) technologies:
Geographically constrained resource potential of integrating floating photovoltaics in global existing offshore wind farms.
Hybrid power – the promise of offshore wind and solar
6,490 square kilometres of sea is covered by windmills & floating solar panels means how much reduction in raise of the sea level? We should consider in between gaps while calculating. And gaps are neccessary for survival of marine life as they provide way for oxygen & light circulation. But is there a possibility of somebody coming up with a theory of reduced rain due to decreased evaporation?
google "offshore windmill positive effect on marine life"
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Offshore windmills provide several positive effects on marine life, primarily by creating artificial reefs that increase biodiversity and acting as de facto marine protected areas (MPAs) that prohibit bottom trawling. These structures act as fish aggregation devices, offering shelter, spawning grounds, and food sources for mussels, crabs, and fish.
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google "offshore windmill negative effect on marine life"
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Offshore wind farms, while producing renewable energy, pose several negative effects on marine life, primarily through noise, habitat disruption, and electromagnetic fields. Construction, particularly pile driving, generates intense noise causing, stress, disorientation, and displacement in marine mammals, fish, and seabirds.
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google "offshore solar panel positive effect on marine life"
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Offshore solar panels positively affect marine life by acting as artificial reefs that boost biodiversity, providing resting spots for seabirds and marine mammals, and offering shelter for fish. These floating structures encourage the growth of algae, barnacles, mussels, and oysters, which in turn support the local food chain.
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google "offshore solar panel negative effect on marine life"
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Offshore solar panels can negatively affect marine life by causing shading that alters water temperature and reduces light for photosynthesis. Physical structures can disrupt habitats, spawning areas, and migration patterns, while, over time, degrading materials might release contaminants or microplastics.
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What is the plan to nullify/reduce negative effects?
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Originally Posted by BolliBatlu
Here is Gallium mining prospectus for Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology:
google "karnataka gallium mining"
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Exploration and Potential: As of late 2025, the GSI has identified areas in Karnataka for exploration, particularly focusing on the Western Ghats region (Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Belagavi, and Hassan) for bauxite, copper, gold, and other rare earth elements.
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So, Silicon Beach may have raw materials for both Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) & Gallium Nitride (GaN) based semiconductor industries.
ಕರಾವಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ರೇಷ್ಮೆ ಕೃಷಿ ಪುನಶ್ಚೇತನ !
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Will Greater Mangaluru have three city corporations - Mangaluru North (Surathkal/Mulki), Mangaluru South (Ullal) & Mangaluru Central (Mangaluru)? Or four city corporations including Mangaluru East (BC Road/Bantwal)? Later we can have offsore Mangaluru West.
Last edited by BolliBatlu; Feb 7, 2026 at 3:44 PM.
Reason: added a few news at the end
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