Friday, May 19, 2006

Govt to revive proposal of textile park

Govt to revive proposal of textile park

Sources:

HUBLI: The officials of the government have been directed to revive the earlier proposal of setting up a textile park in the city, Revenue Minister Jagadish Shettar said here on May 17.

The minister was present at a meet-the-press programme organised by the Dharwad District Working Journalists' Association here in the city on 17th May.

Jagadish Shettar further clarified that as per the earlier proposal, their was only a requirement of 10 acres of land, but now a minimum of 50 acres of land might be required for the purpose.

The government’s decision to close down the NGEF unit at Bangalore has raised the chances of shifting some sections of the factory to the city, so the proposal in this regard has been submitted, he said.

The minister further listed out the number of projects sanctioned and steps taken by the government in the implementation regarding development of north Karnataka.

However the state government had sanctioned Rs. 2.65 crore for developing infrastructure in the Gokul Road Industrial Estate in the city.

IT cos come forward to adopt colleges at Dharwad

IT cos come forward to adopt colleges at Dharwad

Source: IRIS (19 May 2006)

Attempts are being made by the government to promote Hubli-Dharwad a Tier II location for IT and ITes companies. NASSCOM, on the other hand, is planning to make graduates in North Karnataka `IT-ready`. The taskforce on IT Workforce Development within Nasscom is ensuring that IT companies come forward and adopt a few colleges in Dharwad.

Nasscom, along with the Department of Technical Education, Government of Karnataka, is organising the first ever ITeS/IT Industry-Academia Meet in Dharwad on the same day where the IT investors meet would take place in Hubli.

On this occasion, Sun Microsystems and MindTree Consulting have come forward to adopt a few colleges in order to equip them on industry requirements.

Several Tier II cities in India are also identified by NASSCOM, where such initiatives would make a huge difference. This is the first time it would take place in Karnataka.

Govt to provide land to entrepreneurs for IT City

Govt to provide land to entrepreneurs for IT City
The Newindpress.com

Friday May 19 2006 11:13 IST

HUBLI: Revenue and District in charge Minister Jagadish Shettar has said that along with promoting the Hubli IT park, the State Government is contemplating to allot land to a group of entrepreneurs for developing an ‘IT City’ near the twin cities.

Speaking at the press conference, Shettar said 400 acres of land was available near the twin cities, which would be given to the entrepreneurs to chalk out their plans for the ‘IT City’ if they were interested. Otherwise, land would be provided to them on the basis of the requirement of each company, he added.

He added that during the IT Meet on May 20, the delegates would be taken to see the land acquired by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board at Mummigatti, Rayapur and Kelageri.

Replying to a question on whether the state government would provide land at concessional rates, he said no decision was taken regarding the same.

According Warm Welcome

According Warm Welcome
The Vijay Times Epaper

A Computer Shaped Balloon displayed in front of Hubli IT Park as part of publicity campaign for the IT Investors Meet.