Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to approve the development of a tech park in Mangaluru has raised the possibility of the coastal city realising its full economic potential, leaving behind the stigma and perception of being a communal hotbed.
The new park will be built on 3.285 acre of land on Blueberry Hills under a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model and expected to create 11,000 direct and indirect jobs.
Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told ThePrint that a big factor for Mangaluru not realizing its potential was the tense atmosphere created by communal tensions which were “negative points” for the region. Show Full Article
“There is no point blaming the previous administration. Now, it’s a good opportunity. We are looking at improving tourism potential, drafting