Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.Okay. Shivakumar, and Minister of Electronics, Data Know-how & Biotechnology Priyank Kharge on the ‘Bridge to Bengaluru’ occasion in New Delhi on Friday.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday introduced that the Bengaluru Tech Summit, 2025, will probably be held from November 18 to twenty on the Bangalore Worldwide Exhibition Centre, and advised diplomats of various international locations that Karnataka is “open and able to companion with the world.”
Talking at “Bridge to Bengaluru”, a dialogue with diplomats on world innovation alliance for know-how as a prelude to India’s flagship know-how discussion board, in New Delhi, the Chief Minister stated, “Whether or not by means of know-how, tourism or expertise, we see world collaboration as the trail to shared success.”
He stated the Bengaluru Tech Summit hosted Nobel Laureates, world leaders, and innovators previously 12 months. “This 12 months, we count on over 1,00,000 attendees, 1,200 exhibitors, and 600 audio system from 60 international locations.”
Inclusive development
Noting that Karnataka is dedicated to inclusive development, Mr. Siddaramaiah stated innovation districts in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Belagavi would increase analysis and jobs. Initiatives like fintech in Mangaluru and drone growth in Hubballi-Dharwad have proven balanced progress within the State. “The Tech Summit is an opportunity to attach, collaborate, and form a shared future,” he stated.
The Chief Minister stated Karnataka is an financial powerhouse with a GSDP of $337 billion, India’s fourth-largest economic system, contributing almost 9% to the nationwide GDP.
Bengaluru is a world tech chief, ranked among the many prime 15 start-up ecosystems worldwide. It hosts over 18,000 start-ups, together with 50 plus unicorns, and 40% of India’s World Functionality Centres, with R&D hubs from firms like Bosch, Intel, and SAP.
Skilling youth
“By programmes like NIPUNA Karnataka, we’re coaching over 1,00,000 younger individuals in abilities like AI, cybersecurity, and biotechnology, partnering with world leaders like Microsoft and Accenture”, Mr. Siddaramaiah stated.
Printed – August 02, 2025 12:12 am IST