- Aimed at Mobilising INR 7.5 Lakh Crore Investments and Creating 20 Lakh Jobs in Five Years, Uthpadana Manthana Charts Karnataka’s Manufacturing Roadmap
Bengaluru, 10th June 2025: The Government of Karnataka, under the leadership of M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, today hosted the first edition of Uthpadana Manthana, a post-Invest Karnataka 2025, initiative designed to fast-track the state’s vision of becoming India’s premier manufacturing hub. The day-long conclave served as a strategic platform to engage directly with industry leaders and co-create a clear, actionable roadmap for industrial growth.
The conclave brought together around 80 senior executives—CEOs and CXOs—from nearly 60 companies across key sectors. These leaders engaged in focused discussions around six priority areas identified by the Government: Aerospace & Defence (including Space Tech and Drones), Electronics and Semiconductors, Capital Goods and Robotics, Auto & Electric Vehicles, Technical and MMF-based Textiles, and Consumer Products such as FMCG, footwear, and toys. M.B Patil attended each of these sectoral sessions, listening closely to the recommendations presented and engaging directly with stakeholders to co-develop actionable strategies.
Speaking at the conclave, M.B. Patil said, “Uthpadana Manthana reflects our commitment to transform Karnataka into a global manufacturing powerhouse. This initiative goes beyond policy discussions—it’s about working directly with industry leaders to co-create practical, high-impact solutions. Your insights today on improving infrastructure, streamlining clearances, and building talent pipelines will shape our immediate action plan. The broader objective of Uthpadana Manthana is aligned with the state’s vision to attract INR 7.5 lakh crore in investments and create 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. The Government is also focused on scaling up merchandise exports by leveraging Free Trade Warehousing Zones, export-oriented industrial parks, and faster port access. Karnataka seeks to establish itself as India’s most competitive ESDM manufacturing destination by attracting OSAT/ATMP players and strengthening the component ecosystem. With focused efforts in sectors like EVs, semiconductors, aerospace, and advanced textiles, this is just the beginning—Uthpadana Manthana will be a continuous engagement to drive real, lasting impact.”
Some of the eminent industry leaders who participated in the discussions included Prashant Prakash (Founding Partner, Accel), Aravind Melligeri (Chairman, Aequs), Niranjan Nayak (Managing Director, Delta Electronics), Avinash Avula (Country President, Applied Materials), Harish Hanagudu (Managing Director, Krones), Hiren Sodha (CEO, Wings Agro), Anand PB (Board Member & President – Corporate Affairs, Shahi Exports), Srikiran Kosanam (CTO, Knorr Bremse), and Dilip Chhabria (Co-founder, NewSpace).
During the conclave, sector leaders presented specific recommendations that were consolidated into a government action plan for the next 6–9 months. Suggestions included integrating elective courses in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing into academic curricula with a focus on hands-on learning; improving port connectivity to Mangalore and Chennai from industrial clusters to ease exports; and streamlining customs clearance procedures to enhance ease of doing business. There was also a strong call for the development of integrated industrial townships with plug-and-play infrastructure, last-mile connectivity, and social amenities.
Further proposals included establishing an Advanced Manufacturing Institute in collaboration with CMTI and industry players to boost local talent and innovation and promoting Karnataka’s capital goods manufacturing strength globally by setting up dedicated trade desks in countries like South Korea. The need to simplify approvals for environmental and operational clearances (such as CFE and CFO), create shared factory spaces for startups, and offer incentives for apprenticeship-driven companies was also emphasized. Additionally, the industry recommended support for setting up dedicated facilities for aircraft-grade steel alloys and composite materials.
The state further aims to reinforce its position as the EV Capital of India by boosting domestic value addition, attracting more OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, and developing clusters for battery and motor components. Other ambitions include anchoring Karnataka’s leadership in sunrise sectors such as green hydrogen, semiconductors, med-tech, aerospace MRO, precision engineering, and space tech. To support these, the Government plans to build world-class industrial townships, promote sustainable and circular industrial practices, and offer green-linked incentives.
The Government of Karnataka will now establish dedicated task forces for each sector to implement the ideas and proposals emerging from Uthpadana Manthana, ensuring the state remains at the forefront of India’s industrial transformation.
Dr. S. Selvakumar, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Commerce and Industries; Smt. Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Industries and Commerce, Dr. Mahesh M, IAS. Chief Executive Officer & Executive Member, KIADB were present during the Uthpadana Manthana event.
