Dr B Thomas (Special correspondent)
Karnataka is the ideal destination for investment. There are a lot of places to live, but very few places on the earth to create.
Karnataka is a place where you can create your own world,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
The Chief Minister interacting with Ambassadors of various countries to showcase ‘Invest Karnataka-2022 Global Investors’ Meet’ in New Delhi said,growth of Karnataka is not by design, it is very scientific.There is a natural ecosystem for growth of every sector in Karnataka.”
We are the first state to produce machine tools, we are the first state to have an Aerospace unit in India,we are the first state to reach the moon through the satellites built by ISRO.We are the first people to make a mark in Biotechnology.
We have one of the finest pharma industries in Karnataka.The State is at the top in the IT sector.
If there is another Silicon Valley apart from the one in the USA,that is in Asia and India,that is in Bengaluru.
We are competing with American Silicon Valley, not with anybody here,Bommai said.
We have got the best Genomic Labs,we have Artificial Intelligence Labs.You name the technology that is there well established in karnataka.
We have 400 R & D centres in government and private sector,of which 180 are world’s finest R & D centres,Bommai said.
Efficiency and excellence is the key word
With globalization the world has become small. Efficiency and excellence is the key word.A healthy competition is going on in the international economy.
Therefore with all the strength at our command we are proposing Karnataka to the world.We have a very rich heritage.
Athithi Devo Bhava, which means guests are our Gods, is our culture.We have rich heritage,culture, values and natural resources,Bommai said.
Karnataka is blessed with rich natural resources, the State has 10 agro climatic zones,copious rivers,rich vegetation and people with progressive mind.
The State has laid a strong foundation in agriculture,manufacturing and service sector. Ambassadors of the best countries of the world are here,every one of you have achieved excellence in one or the other sector.
It is a confluence of excellence.Karnataka believes in growing together. Investing in Karnataka is mutually beneficial,Bommai said in his interaction with the Ambassadors of various countries.
