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LOTUS MAHAL IN HAMPI, KARNATAKA KARNATAKA THE SILICON VALLEY OF INDIA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org April 2018
Table of Content Executive Summary……………….….…….3 Advantage State………………………..…...5 Karnataka Vision 2020……………………..6 Karnataka – An Introduction….…….……...7 Karnataka Budget 2018-19…………..……20 Infrastructure Status..................................23 Business Opportunities…………...............44 Doing Business in Karnataka……………...79 State Acts & Policies..................................80
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (1/2) At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Karnataka is estimated to be about Rs12.69 trillion (US$ 196.88 billion) in 2017-18F. Strong growth in GSDP The per capita GSDP increased to Rs 193,409 (US$ 3,001) growing at a CAGR of 14.32 per cent between 2011- 12 & 2017-18F. Karnataka is the IT hub of India & home to the 4th largest technology cluster in the world*. Karnataka has 19 operational IT/ITeS SEZs, 5 software technology parks & dedicated IT investment regions. IT hub of India Exports of electronics and computer software from the state reached US$ 62.66 billion 2016-17. Exports of IT & electronic products accounted for around 38.99 per cent share in India's electronics and computer software exports & 76.36 per cent share in Karnataka’s overall exports. Karnataka has vibrant automobile, agro, aerospace, textile & garment, biotech & heavy engineering industries. Vibrant industrial base The state has sector-specific SEZs for key industries such as IT, nanotechnology, biotechnology, engineering, food processing and aerospace. The cumulative FDI inflows in the state from April 2000 to December 2017 were recorded at US$ 28.82 billion, the One of the preferred 3rd highest in India after Maharashtra and New Delhi and accounted for a share of 8.0 per cent in India’s investment destinations cumulative FDI inflows. Note: F – Forecast, *As per latest data available Source: DIPP, Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Karnataka Economic Survey 2017-18 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion 3 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY … (2/2) During 2017-18*, the total exports of the state were recorded at US$ 39.38 billion. During 2016-17, exports Strong growth in export contributed about 47 per cent in the state’s economy. Sectors such as biotechnology, computer software and electronics are major contributors in the overall exports from the state. Karnataka has 52 universities, 4,519 pre-university colleges, 535 Technical Institutions, 206 engineering colleges Strong knowledge & 314 polytechnics, 47 medical colleges & 38 dental colleges. infrastructure The state also houses 401 R&D centres; around 400 of the Fortune Global 500 companies outsource their IT services to firms in Bengaluru. Sugarcane is the major crop of the state with production of about 31.5 million tonnes in 2017-18#. The Significant agriculture state’s total food grain production is estimated to be 10.77 million tonnes in 2017-18. Karnataka is also the base third largest producer of plantation crops in the country. Karnataka boasts of a diverse flora & fauna & a 320 km natural coast line, which makes it a nature tourist's Strong growth in tourism paradise. Tourist arrivals in the state increased from 36.7 million in 2006 to 102.3 million in 2017^. The state sector has world heritage sites at Hampi & Pattadakal. The sector contributes 14.8 per cent to GSDP of Karnataka; plans are afoot to expand to 26 per cent by 2020. Source: Indian Minerals Yearbook 2014, Economic Survey of Karnataka 2017-18 Karnataka State Budget 2018-19,2017-18* - (April-Sept), # Advance Estimates of Agriculture Dept,2017^ up to November 2017 4 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ADVANTAGE: KARNATAKA March High economic growth Rich talent pool 2022 2018 GSDP expanded at a CAGR of 14.32 per cent between Karnataka is termed as the Knowledge Capital of India. target 2011-12 and 2017-18. The state has successfully attracted skilled labour, Capacity Buoyant services (IT, tourism) and industries driving especially, in the knowledge sector. Karnataka is Solar energy allocated for economic growth. among the states that produce a large number of share in total solar energy- Sector specific SEZs and SIRs facilitating growth. doctors, engineers and medical technicians in the energy 8561.48MW country. consumption is expected to reach 3 per cent Advantage Karnataka Infrastructure Policy support Well-developed social, physical and industrial Wide range of fiscal and policy incentives for infrastructure. businesses under the Karnataka Industrial Policy, 2014-19. Good road, rail, water and air connectivity and substantial port infrastructure. Investor-friendly sector-specific policies to promote industries such as IT, biotechnology, tourism and Well-developed telecom infrastructure. manufacturing. Excellent healthcare facilities. Simplified procedures for investment. In January 2017, Karnataka department of Commerce and Industries introduced an NRI policy to attract investments from non-resident Kannadigas. Karnataka i4 policy to incentivise the new IT / ITeS to set up their facility in Tier 2/3 cities across Karnataka Source: Karnataka Udyog Mitra, D&B Cluster State Overview, Karnataka Vision 2020, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre. 5 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
KARNATAKA VISION 2020 Develop the state as a vibrant knowledge Build infrastructure to boost productive society. potential of the economy. Focus on job oriented growth through Various metro rail and mono rail projects skill development of the workforce. are in progress. Increase rural incomes through Education/ Better governance through wider greater viability of agriculture and Infrastructure Skill Development allied activities. participation and deep democratic decentralisation. Bridge the gap between socially backward and vulnerable groups Encourage transparency and Poor and Governance and rest of the people. accountability. Backward Classes Vision 2020 Healthcare/ Industry Build and sustain Bangalore’s Social Amenities leadership in science, technology Improve access and availability of and knowledge based industries. Women quality healthcare for all. Tourism Achieve a sustainable and orderly Empowerment process of industrialisation and urbanisation. Preserve and promote Karnataka’s rich heritage. Enhance opportunities and empower women across economic, social and Karnataka Tourism Vision Group (KTVG) political spheres. was set up in October 2013 to advise on promoting tourism in state. Source: State Planning Department 6 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
KARNATAKA FACT FILE Some of the prominent cities in the state are Ankola, Bengaluru, Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bidar, Bijapur, Chikmagalur, Chitradurga, Dandeli, Hubli-Dharwad, Mangalore, Mysore and Shimoga. Karnataka has a tropical climate with three major seasons: warm and dry from February to May, monsoon from June to October and winter from November to January. Parameters Karnataka Source: Maps of India Capital Bengaluru Geographical area (sq km) 192,000 Karnataka is located in the southern region of India. The state is Administrative districts (No) 30 surrounded by the Arabian Sea in the west, Goa in the northwest, Maharashtra in the north, Andhra Pradesh in the east, Tamil Nadu in Population density (persons per sq km) 319 the southeast, and Kerala in the southwest. Total population (million) 61.1 Languages spoken are Kannada, Tulu, Kodava, Hindi and English. Sex ratio (females per 1,000 males) 973 Literacy rate (%) 75.6 Male literacy rate 82.5 Female literacy rate 68.1 Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2017-18, Census 2011 Office of Registrar General, India. 7 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
KARNATAKA IN FIGURES … (1/2) Parameter Karnataka All states Source Economy 2017-18 2017-18 Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, GSDP as a percentage of all states’ GSDP 7.6 100.0 Central Statistics Office Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, GSDP growth rate (in Rs) (%) 13.11 9.8 Central Statistics Office Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, Per capita GSDP (US$) 3,001 1,975.05 Central Statistics Office Physical Infrastructure Installed power capacity (MW) 24,612.77 340,526.58 Central Electricity Authority, as of March 2018 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India - as of January Wireless subscribers (No) 67,277,163 1,151,936,422 2018 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India - as of Internet subscribers (Mn) 29,97,000 445,960,000 December 2017 National Highway length (km) 6,791 115,435 NHAI - as of June 2017 Major and minor ports (No) 1 + 10 13+187 India Ports Association Airports (No) 5 125 Airports Authority of India Note: GSDP, per capita GSDP figures are taken at current prices, exchange rates used is average of 2017-18 i.e. 64.45 8 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
KARNATAKA IN FIGURES … (2/2) Parameter Karnataka All states Source Social Indicators Literacy rate (%) 75.6 73.0 Census, 2011 Birth rate (per 1,000 population) 18.1 21.6 Karnataka Economic Survey 2016-17 Investment Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, April FDI equity inflows (US$ billion) 28.82 368.10 2000 to December 2017 Industrial Infrastructure Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, PPP projects completed & operational (No) 24 740 Government of India, July 2016 Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Operational SEZs (No) 26 204 Industry, December 2017 PPP: Public-Private Partnership, SEZ: Special Economic Zone, SRS: Sample Registration System 9 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – GSDP At current prices, the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of GSDP of Karnataka at current prices Karnataka stood at about Rs12.69 trillion (US$ 196.88 billion) in 2017-18F. 250.00 14.0 CAGR (in Rs) 13.11% The GSDP (in Rs) of the state grew at a CAGR of 13.11 per cent between 2011-12 and 2017-18F. 12.69 12.0 200.00 Growth has been mainly driven by secondary and tertiary sectors. 11.32 196.88 10.0 10.13 168.79 9.13 150.00 154.72 8.0 149.25 8.17 134.99 127.72 126.38 6.95 6.0 100.00 6.06 4.0 50.00 2.0 0.00 0.0 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-2018F US$ billion Rs trillion Note: F- Forecast, exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 56 Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, Central Statistics Office NSDP# -Karnataka Socio Economic Survey 2017-18 10 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – NSDP The Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) of Karnataka was recorded NSDP of Karnataka at current prices at about Rs 11,45 trillion (US$ 177.68 billion) in 2017-18. The NSDP (in Rs) of the state grew at a CAGR of 12.83 per cent 200.00 14.0 CAGR (in Rs) 12.83% between 2011-12 and 2017-18F. 180.00 12.0 177.68 160.00 11.45 152.30 140.00 10.0 10.22 139.53 134.83 9.13 120.00 123.40 8.0 8.25 116.79 115.74 100.00 7.47 6.0 6.36 80.00 5.55 60.00 4.0 40.00 2.0 20.00 0.00 0.0 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18F US$ billion Rs billion Note: F- Forecast, exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 56 Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, Central Statistics Office NSDP# -Karnataka Socio Economic Survey 2017-18 11 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA GSDP The state’s per capita GSDP was Rs 193,409 (US$ 3,001) in 2017- GSDP per capita of Karnataka at current prices 18. The per capita GSDP (in Rs) increased at a CAGR of 11.89 per cent 3,500 250000.00 CAGR (in Rs) 11.89% between 2011-12 and 2017-18. 3,000 3,001 200000.00 193,409 2,500 2,601 174,483 2,410 2,350 150000.00 157,755 2,149 2,000 2,056 2,055 143,701 129,986 1,500 111,891 100000.00 98,567 1,000 50000.00 500 - 0.00 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18F US$ Rs Note: F- Forecast, exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 56 Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, Central Statistics Office Per Capita GSDP^ - calculated using GSDP million US$/Population in million 12 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PER CAPITA NSDP The state’s per capita NSDP& in 2017-18 was Rs1,74,551 (US$ NSDP per capita of Karnataka at current prices 2,708.32). The per capita NSDP (in Rs) increased at a CAGR of 11.62 per cent 3000.00 200000.0 CAGR: (in Rs) 11.62% between 2011-12 and 2017-18. 180000.0 2,708.32 2500.00 174,551 160000.0 157,436 2,346.64 140000.0 2,173.34 2000.00 142,267 2,123.03 1,964.12 129,823 120000.0 1,882.44 1,879.14 118,829 1500.00 100000.0 102,319 90,263 80000.0 1000.00 60000.0 40000.0 500.00 20000.0 0.00 0.0 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 US$ Rs Note: exchange rates used are averages of each year, provided on page 56 Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, Central Statistics Office per capita NSDP& -calculated using NSDP million US$/Population in million 13 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION OF GSVA In 2017-18F, the tertiary sectorµ contributed 66.63 per cent to the Visakhapatnam GSVA composition port trafficby (million sectortonnes) state’s GSVA at current prices, followed by the secondary sector (21.75 per cent) and the primary sector (11.62 per cent). 100% At a CAGR* of 19.17 per cent, the tertiary sector has been the 56.84% CAGR* 66.63% fastest growing among the three sectors from 2011-12 to 2017-18F. 90% The growth has been driven by trade, hotels, real estate, finance, insurance, transport, communications and other services. 80% The secondary sectorµ grew at a CAGR* of 9.24 per cent between 70% 2011-12 and 2017-18F. This was driven by manufacturing, 19.17% construction and electricity, gas & water supply. 60% The primary sectorµ grew at a CAGR* of 10.45 percent between 50% 2011-12 and 2017-18F. 40% 28.67% 9.24% 30% 21.75% 20% 10.45% 10% 14.50% 11.62% 0% 2011-12 2017-18F Note: F- Forecast,*CAGR in Rs term Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics of Karnataka, Central Statistics Office, Aranca Research Sector-wise %share of GSDPµ -Karnataka Socio Economic Survey 2017-18 14 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION Production of major crops in Karnataka (lakh tonnes) Sugarcane is a major crop of the state with production estimates of about 31.5 million tonnes in 2017-18*. The state’s total food grain production is estimated to be 10.7 million tonnes during 2017-18*. Crop 2016-17** 2017-18* During 2017-18*, major oilseeds production in the state was Cereals 79.58 87.37 0.97million tonnes. Production of cereals and pulses in the state is estimated to be 8.73 million tonnes & 2.03 million tonnes, Pulses 20.41 20.28 respectively, in 2017-18. Total food grains 99.99 107.65 In 2017-18*, total production of major fruits in the state was 7.55 Oilseeds 8.05 9.7 million tonnes. Cotton 10.24 12.24 Sugarcane 273.78 315 Tobacco 0.65 0.89 Source: Department of Agriculture & Corporation, Government of Karnataka, ** Final Estimates of DE&S, *Advance Estimates of Agriculture Dept 15 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS…(1/3) During 2017-18*, exports from the state contributed about 47 per Exports from Karnataka (in US$ billion) cent to the state’s economy, with biotechnology, computer software and electronics being the major exports. 90.00 CAGR: 15.84% In 2017-18*, total exports from the state aggregated to US$ 39.38 80.00 82.06 billion. Karnataka’s exports increased at a CAGR of 15.84 per cent 79.76 78.43 70.00 during 2010-11 to 2016-17. 60.00 Electronics and software exports from the state reached US$ 62.67 50.00 billion in FY17. 40.00 45.08 40.10 39.38 30.00 33.97 20.00 10.00 - 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18* Karnataka exports by commodity (US$ million) Commodity 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18* Electronics & computer software 60,503.00 62,666.37 30,413.21 Readymade garments 2,273.72 2,231.81 1,161.28 Petroleum & petroleum products 1,841.34 1,713.51 652.57 Engineering goods 3,082.71 4,093.65 2,718.46 Iron ores & minerals (incl granites) 122.89 136.17 97.60 Source: Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Government of Karnataka,* up to September 2018 16 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS…(2/3) Karnataka exports by commodity (US$ million) Commodity 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18* Silk products 139.83 120.42 107.83 91.90 74.19 58.54 23.23 Coffee products 659.26 650.71 596.88 824.98 480.54 507.33 319.99 Basic chemicals, 1,054.85 1,331.80 1,376.91 978.10 1,680.65 1,994.13 1,005.06 pharmaceuticals and cosmetics Agriculture & processed food 158.53 211.56 215.66 229.43 803.54 650.51 301.37 products Gems and jewellery 4,929.98 4,508.01 4,010.45 3,649.30 5,119.41 5,430.03 1,547.27 Cashew and cashew kernels 183.25 155.96 199.07 249.67 111.60 155.61 98.39 Handicrafts 55.47 68.86 85.60 90.91 194.48 172.18 93.93 Leather products 66.49 83.23 74.65 90.08 55.10 57.29 49.08 Chemicals and allied products 99.73 90.41 93.23 158.43 74.50 80.12 39.56 Marine products 125.70 116.37 177.01 217.82 118.58 162.52 79.37 Plastic goods 125.49 145.09 116.12 62.38 121.53 137.88 69.32 Spices 145.44 166.45 190.78 186.79 50.13 49.18 29.47 Wool & woollen products 26.80 27.62 29.20 31.69 0.93 0.15 0.94 Miscellaneous 1,001.04 881.79 923.19 958.36 3214.48 1292.85 683.23 Source: Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre, Government of Karnataka, Economic Survey 2017-2018,* up to September 2018 17 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – EXPORTS…(3/3) Incentives & concessions for export in Karnataka Exemption from entry tax Refund of certification charges Refund of cost incurred for export consultancy / market Intelligence studies Brand promotion and quality assurance Support for the establishment of CFS and other export infrastructure Compensation of export Credit. Support for development of exports in gherkins, rose onions and floriculture. Market development assistance for trade promotion and overseas trade delegations. Policies for export promotion Industrial Policy 2014-19 Karnataka Tourism Policy 2009 Karnataka State Mineral Policy 2008 Karnataka Semi Conductor Policy 2010 Grape Processing & Wine Policy 2007 Karnataka Solar Policy 2011 Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy 2009 Karnataka Integrated Agribusiness Development policy 2011 Karnataka SEZ Policy 2009 Karnataka Animation Visual Effects & Comic Policy 2012 Karnataka Pharmaceutical Policy 2013 Karnataka New Infrastructure Policy 2013 Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2015-16 18 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT – FDI INFLOWS & INVESTMENTS The state has a stable political environment. Successive state FDI equity inflows, 2008-09 to 2017-18 (US$ billion) governments have recognised the importance of industries in the state and have provided a conducive business environment to attract 7.00 domestic as well as foreign entities. Karnataka is ranked 5th in terms 6.00 6.44 of attracting private sector investments in India. According to the 5.00 Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), the cumulative 4.00 FDI inflows from April 2000 to December 2017 were recorded at US$ 4.12 3.00 3.44 $ 28.82 billion, the 3rd highest in India after Maharashtra and Delhi and accounted for a share of 8.0 per cent in India’s cumulative FDI 2.00 2.13 2.02 1.09 1.12 1.53 1.02 1.89 inflows. 1.00 0.00 With a private equity & venture capital investment of US$ 2.51 billion 2017-181 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2016-17 2015-16 from 280 deals, Karnataka stood at the 2nd position, among all other states. Investment intentions in terms of IEMs filed, LOIs/DILs issued in Karnataka 300 285.0 250 200 217 194.0 150 169 100 110 106.0 89 50 14.54 23.93 23.50 14 7.33 1.54 3.34 4.84 0.24 0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Number of Investment Intentions Proposed Investments (US$ Billion) Note: 1During April to December 2017 Source: Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Government of Karnataka 19 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ANNUAL BUDGET 2018-19 … (1/3) Total consolidated budget size for 2018-19 was US$ 32.44 billion. Budget highlights: • For the second successive year Karnataka has occupied the first position in attracting industrial investments. • Rs 2,500 crore (US$ 386.16 million) has been allocated for development of Bengaluru. • Setting up of 11 new industrial townships has been proposed by the state government • Creation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for 105.55 km long phase-III of Namma Metro will be soon be undertaken • The state government is going to come out with a new logistics policy to create a Multi-Modal Transportation Network. Also, a logistics park will be set up on 400 acres of land near Bengaluru and 50 acres near Hubbali. • To promote innovation culture in the state, setting up of Karnataka Innovation Authority under the chairmanship of the chief minister has been announced. Source: Government of Karnataka, Budget 2016-17 20 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ANNUAL BUDGET 2018-19 … (2/3) Primary & Secondary education : Major sector-wise allocations as per budget, 2016-17,2017-18 and 2018-19 The state government has taken various initiatives such as, “Athyuthama S.D.M.C.” award in each taluk to the best performing Annual Annual Annual School Development and Management Committee at Government allocation allocation allocation Sector Primary and High schools. (US$ million) (US$ million) (US$ million) 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 The state government, along with Agasthya Foundation, is going to undertake establishment of Science Committee’s at all high schools Primary & and pre-university colleges. secondary 2,653.98 2,835.13 3,452.27 education Higher education: Higher education 710.51 683.10 697.25 To encourage women in post graduation ,government has given Energy 1,929.72 1,594.36 2,183.50 exemption to all girls taking admission in Government Pre- University, Degree and Post Graduation courses. Water resources 2,211.57 2,472.4 2,471.12 To excellence in higher education , government has facilitate with the Urban 2,269.01 2,131.39 2,656.16 grant of Rs.1 crore (US$0.02 million) for each to establish post development graduate centre at Chikkamagaluru under Kuvempu University and a Social welfare 834.70 987.62 1008.34 post graduate centre at Jamakhandi of Bagalkote under Rani Channamma University. Health and family 768.71 794.38 1026.41 welfare Agriculture 663.61 788.49 903.46 Horticulture 115.03 169.34 153.69 Sericulture 56.06 66.59 70.59 Fisheries 46.13 52.3 38.92 Forest, environment 245.79 268.83 301.05 and Ecology 21 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
ANNUAL BUDGET 2018-19 … (3/3) Agriculture: The state has come up with the a scheme “Raitha Belaku” to give direct income assistance to mitigate the miseries of dryland farmers. Under this scheme US$77.23 per hectare subject to maximum of US$154.46 for each farmer who cultivates rain fed crops , would be directly transferred to the bank account, due to which 70 lakhs farmer would be benefited. To encourage and nurture innovations in the agriculture sector , an Agri-Innovation Centre would be set up in association with the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP). Full interest of amount of Rs.124.70 crore (US$192.62 million) has been waived off in respect of farm loans overdue as on 30-09-2015 and also for who have paid the principal amount within 31st March 2017. Implementation of online market system to 157 markets in states to ensure fair price to farmers and to prevent the hindrance caused by middle men has become model to country. Energy: From 2018-19, electricity consumption expenses of 7 hours per day will be reimbursed to consumers in respect of private HT and LT Community Lift Irrigation units of cooperative societies of members with a capacity of 10 HP and less. During the year 2018-19, to strengthen the transmission network, 35 power sub-stations will be established through Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation. Water Resources: Upper Krishna Project Stage-2 would be taken up at a cost of Rs.750 crore (US$ 115.85 million) for Modernization of Narayanpura right bank canal from 0.00 km to 95.00 km . As per state budget 2018-19, US$ 2.47 billion has been allocated for the Water Resource Department. 22 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – ROADS Up to September 2017, under NABARD loan assistance scheme, an amount of Rs 182.32 crore (US$ 28.36 million) has been sanctioned in RIDF-XXIII. Public Works Department (PWD) of the state is using hi-tech vehicles to help in improvement of roads. The vehicles will be used to check the status of 20,000 km of core roads in the state according to the department. In November 2017,the central government has given permission to upgrade 6,233 km of State Highways as National Highways Source: Maps of India Road infrastructure in Karnataka (km) As per budget 2018-19, the state government is going to establish eight separate quality control sub-divisions for protecting the quality Road type 2016-17 of management and development of rural roads. National highways 6,572 Completion of construction of five roads of 300 km through KRDCL with the assistance of World Bank State highways 27,163 In May 2017, the state government revealed its plans for widening and redeveloping four roads on the city outskirts to bring down traffic Major district roads 55,515 congestion. The Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd. has estimated the cost for improving 155Km of roads at US$ 216.42 Municipal roads 8,366 million. Rural roads 177,542 Source: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Government of Karnataka, State Budget, 2018-19 23 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – RAILWAYS Karnataka is well connected to other parts of the country through the Karnataka railway network railways. The state has a railway network of 3,250 km. Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (K-RIDE) MG NG Total Type of railway BG (km) has been set up with the objective of developing and implementing (km) (km) (km) rail infrastructure projects in Karnataka with private sector South Central 268 0 0 268 participation wherever feasible. K-RIDE has a chief executive officer Railways deputed from the Railways Department and principal secretary, South Western Infrastructure Development Department, as its chairman. 2,516 97 84 2,697 Railways As of September 2017, 42.3 km of Karnataka’s metro network is Southern Railways 37 0 0 37 operational. Konkan Railways 248 0 0 248 Further, the state government granted contracts for two reaches of Total 3,069 97 84 3,250 phase II, which are slated for completion by 2020. Commencement of Rail Coach Factory in Kolar district at a cost of Status of major railway projects in Karnataka (2016-17) Rs.1,461 crore(US$225.67) wherein , 50 per cent of the cost along with the land would be contributed by state. An MoU for this project Railway project Status was signed with Ministry of Railways in 2014. Ramanagara-Mysuru doubling track Commissioned for transport In the Union Budget 2018-19, the government has approved for the Bidar-Kalaburagi new railway line Completed 160km rail network sum of Rs. 17,000 crore (US$ 2.53 billion) for the growth of the Bengaluru metropolis and is expected to be Bengaluru-Hasana railway line Commissioned executed by both State and Central government in the 50:50 ratio. Bagalakote-Kuduchi railway line Ginigera-Rayachuru railway line Approved by Government of Karnataka; amount released for Gadaga-Wadi railway line land acquisition TumakuruRayadurga railway line Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka, 2017-18, State Budget 2017-18 24 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – AIRPORTS Upgradation works were undertaked for Belagavi airport in 2015. The upgraded Belagavi airport was inaugurated in September 2017. Modernisation of the airport was done at a cost of US$ 18.67 million and it now has capacity to handle over 300 passengers. The state has five domestic airports. These are located in Bengaluru, Mangalore, Hubli, Mysore and Belgaum. International flights operate from the airports at Bengaluru (Kempegowda International Airport) and Mangalore (Mangalore International Airport). Bengaluru International Airport; the country’s first greenfield international airport, has been developed at Devanahalli in Bengaluru as a passenger and cargo department hub. This was Work on planning and preparation of terminal 2 and second parallel developed under PPP and started operations in May 2008. runway of Kempegowda International Airport has been initiated. This construction will enable the airport to handle around 35 million Karnataka airport statistics (2016-17) passengers per year. The construction work is expected to be completed by September 2019. Passenger Aircraft Freight Airport Further, work on development of Kalaburagi airport by PWD is traffic (No.) movement (No.) (tonnes) expected to be concluded by February 2018. Bengaluru 22,881,392 177,271 319,344 In March the government gave ‘in principle’ approval for construction Mangalore 1,734,810 15,405 1,242 of an airport at Shimoga. Karnataka airport statistics (2017-18)1 Bengaluru 24,360,908 177,687 316,407 Mangalore 2,054,005 17,813 2,326 Note: 1From April to January 2018 Source: AAI, Global Investors Meet, Budget 2017-18 25 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – PORTS… (1/2) Cargo handled by New Mangalore port (in ‘000 tonnes) 45000 40000 42,055 39,940 39,365 35000 37,036 36,566 35,590 30000 32,941 31,350 Karwar Port 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 New Mangalore Port 0 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 1 There are 13 ports in Karnataka, of which New Mangalore is a major Ports port. New Mangalore Port is the ninth major port in India with the deepest inner harbour on the west coast. Major ports New Mangalore Port The work on development of the second stage of Karwar port has Karwar been initiated under the concept of D-BOOST in PPP mode. Belekeri However, the bid document issue is under consideration by the state Tadri government. Honavar Bhatkal As per budget 2017-18, in order to promote Import/Export activities in Minor ports Kundapur Karwar Port, a detailed project report will be prepared to construct an Hangarkatta additional dock measuring 1508 meter for stationing 5 ships of 14 Malpe metres depth. Padubidri Old Mangalore Note: 1From April to February 2018 Source: Indian Port Association 26 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – PORTS… (2/2) Cargo handled by various minor ports in Karnataka (‘000 MT) 2017-18 (up to Minor Port 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Nov 2017) Old Mangalore 165.93 120.26 115.89 98.00 121.67 25.61 Karwar 441.19 377.10 525.07 714.00 582.80 349.35 Malpe, Belekeri, Hangarkatta & 4.74 3.00 2.31 3.00 3.05 0.72 Kundapur Total 611.86 500.36 643.27 815.00 707.52 375.68 The state government has initiated the work on development of Pavinakurve port, under PPP mode, in the district of Uttar Kannada. The draft concessional agreement and pre-feasibility report preparations related to the port are under process. Additionally, the Infrastructure Development Department (IDD) has initiated the development of Tadri sea port at a projected amount of US$ 458.29 million. Source: Karnataka Economic Survey 2017-18 27 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – POWER As of February 2018, the state had an installed power generation Installed Power Capacity (GW) capacity of 24,612.77 MW. Out of this, central utilities contributed 3,527.20 MW, private utilities contributed 12,182.52 MW and 30.0 8,903.05 MW was under state utilities. 25.0 Of the total installed power generation capacity, 9,960.82 MW was 24.6 20.0 contributed by thermal power. Capacities of 698.00 MW and 21.3 10,354.15 MW were contributed by nuclear & renewable power, 15.0 17.3 13.9 14.0 15.1 respectively, while hydropower contributed 3,599.80 MW. 10.0 12.1 11.4 8.5 8.7 Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) was 5.0 established in 1996 to promote the development of renewable energy 0.0 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18* sources in the state. In July 2017, commercial production started from an 800 MW unit at Kudgi plant of NTPC in Karnataka. Note: *As of February 2018 Source: Central Electricity Authority As of March 2018, the installed capacity for solar power in the state reached 4,835.56 MW As per the budget 2018-19, the state government has allocated US$ 2.18 billion for enhancement of the power sector in the state. The establishment work of a gas-based power plant in Yelahanka is estimated to be initiated during 2016-17 by the state government. Further, KPCL is expected to create a 200 MW solar power plant during 2016-17. Source: Central Electricity Authority, News Articles 28 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE – TELECOM The state government is planning to provide technology at the gram Telecom Infrastructure (As of January 2018) panchayat level by providing free Wi-Fi to the youth. Moreover it would provide 1GB free Wi-Fi to every user with in 1sqkm of the Wireless subscribers 67,277,163 service provider. Wire-line subscribers 2,239,531 According to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), there (1) were 67.27 million wireless subscribers and 2.23 million wire-line Internet subscribers 29,970,000 subscribers in Karnataka, as of January 2018. Post offices (2) 9,666 The entire state is networked through optical fibre cables (OFCs) of Teledensity (in %) 109.66 the state-owned company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), as well as private companies such as Bharti, Reliance, VSNL and TATA Tele Services. Performance status of NOFN Project (As of November 2017) Last mile access is provided by BSNL as well as Tata Tele Services in various parts of the state. Bharti and Reliance Communications provide the last-mile access directly to the customers in all major No. of GPs in Phase-I 6,092 cities of Karnataka. (3) Pipe laid (km) 11,784 By the end of January 2018, 35,273,397 subscribers had submitted Cable laid (km) 12,914 requests for mobile number portability in Karnataka. GPs for which cable laid 6,062 Out of the total allocated amount of US $91.65 million in Bharat Net (3) project, BSNL invested US $61.10 million to increase the speed of No of GPs lit 4,835 gram panchayat connectivity in Karnataka, through high-speed broadband and FTTH (fibre-to-the-home). Note: (1) As of December 2017, (2) As of March 2017, (3)As of July 2017 Source: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India,Economic Survey of Karnataka 29 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE… (1/2) Karnataka is among the top ten most urbanised states in India. The Water supply Sewerage system state is projected to reach an urban population proportion of 50 per KUWSDB has implemented The Bengaluru Water cent by 2026. Some of the key areas of development are roads and surface-based drinking water supply Supply and Sewerage flyovers, water supply, storm-water drainage, sewerage and urban schemes in 187 urban areas to Board (BWSSB) is transport. provide assured safe drinking water. responsible for providing The Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board (KUWSDB) water supply, sewerage KUWSDB is implementing 26 is responsible for providing water supply & sewerage facilities in 218 system & sewage schemes for shifting the source of urban areas of the state, except the areas serviced by the Bruhath disposal in the water from ground water to assured Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (provides services in Bengaluru city & Bengaluru Metropolitan surface water. They are to be surrounding areas). area. completed by 2013. Karnataka has ten city corporations, 57 city municipal councils, 113 42 urban areas have Cauvery Water Supply Scheme town municipal councils, 90 town panchayats & 4 notified area been provided with (CWSS) Stage IV, Phases I–IV are committees. Underground Drainage being implemented to supply 810 As per budget 2018-19, an amount of US$ 2.66 billion has been MLD of water to about 600,000 (UGD) facilities in the proposed for urban development. connections. state. In August 2017, the third phase of Nagorathna scheme was In December 2017, the Central Government asked NICDIT to launched. The objective of the scheme is to provide infrastructure in expedite the process of Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. The towns and cities in the state. It also aims to free the state of open project is expected to boost commerce by enabling quicker defecation by October 2018. An amount of US$ 386.85 million has movement of goods and generate investment, industrial units and been allocated for this phase. employment. As of March 2017, Nabard is planning to help the state with Moreover, the state government finished 42.3-km network of Metro technologies at a low cost, for conservation and efficient use of water Rail under phase-1 of the Metro Rail project and two lines have been in the drought-affected districts, with the help of modern technologies made operational. such as water management practices, micro irrigation (more crop per drop) & adopting improved packages of agronomic practices. Source: JNNURM, Ministry of Urban Development 30 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE … (2/2) Development projects under Directorate of Municipal Administration: Construction of 22,133 houses (DUs) at a cost of US$ 85.37 million under Rajeev Awas Yojana will be completed by the authority during 2017-18. Infrastructure works for drinking water supply scheme for citizens for small and medium towns will be started during 2017-18 at a cost US$ 447.95 million. Under “Housing for all”, construction of 60,000 houses at a cost of US$ 405.42 million will be implemented through urban local bodies and Rajeev Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation during 2017-18. During 2017-18, it is targeted to construct 0.33 million personal toilets, 9,104 capacity community toilets, 4,522 capacity public toilets under Solid Waste Management Scheme. As per Budget 2017-18, master plans will be prepared for all of the 274 urban local bodies of the state. To mitigate the scarcity of drinking water in Mangalore, a desalination plant will be established with public-private-participation (PPP). During 2018-19 , to encourage increased cycle distribution schemes and commuting by pedestrians, Government of Karnataka is planning to develop cycling infrastructure in tier-2 cities at a cost of Rs.25 crore (US$3.86 million). Source: : Budget 2017-18 31 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS … (1/2) Under construction PPP projects - Karnataka Project name Sector Status Total cost (US$ million) Road Upgradation (Karnataka) Project Transport Under construction 108.66 Setting up of mechanized iron ore handling facilities at deep Transport Under construction 45.97 draft multi-purpose berth of NMPT Six laning of Belgaum - Dharwad Section Road Transport Under construction 79.63 Sports City cum International Convention Centre cum Star Social and commercial Under construction 149.3 Hotel cum Shopping Complex cum Residential Complex infrastructure Airport (Hassan) Project Transport Under construction 497.68 Waste to Energy Project Mandur Water sanitation Under construction 9.95 Bus Terminal-cum-Commercial complex at Puttur Transport Under construction 1.21 Water Supply Scheme (Mysore) Water sanitation Under construction 32.27 Social and commercial Construction and Maintenance of Public Toilets in Bengaluru Under construction 1.99 infrastructure Water Supply Scheme (Nanjangud) Water sanitation Under construction 4.74 Source: Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India 32 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: KEY PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECTS … (2/2) PPP Projects – Karnataka Project name Sector Status Total cost (US$ million) Development of integrated solid Waste Treatment (100 Water sanitation Under construction 0.85 TPD) and Landfill Facilities at Belgaum Development of International Convention Centre at Social and commercial Under construction 174.19 Devanahalli infrastructure Integrated Disposal Facility (Mysore) Water sanitation Under construction 4.62 Integrated Municipal solid waste treatment Kannahalli Water sanitation Under construction 4.15 Integrated Municipal solid waste treatment Mavalipura Water sanitation Under construction 6.64 Karnataka Urban Water Sector Improvement Project Water sanitation Under construction 11.61 Kudgi TPS Transmission Line Project Energy Under construction 223.95 Social and commercial Malleshwaram Market - Re-development Under construction 21.9 infrastructure Social and commercial New Puttanna Theatre and Parking Under construction 41.85 infrastructure Road Upgradation (Goa/Karnataka Border-Kundapur) Transport Under construction 437.79 Project Road Upgradation (Hoskote-Dobespet) Project Transport Under construction 191.27 Source: Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India 33 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZs AND INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS … (1/4) The state has 26 operational, 51 notified SEZs and 62 formally Sector-wise Operational SEZs In Karnataka (as of approved SEZs as of December 2017. The Karnataka Industrial December 2017) Areas Development Board has developed 141 industrial areas spread across the state. The state plans to develop and upgrade IT/ITeS eight clusters around Bengaluru with an investment of US$ 348.4 million in coming years. Biotechnology The Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation has promoted more than 135 start-up ventures in the Hi-tech Engineering Products and related services state through equity participation and has provided debt to core 4%4% 4% 4% Electronics Hardware and industries such as steel, cement, mining and textiles, as well as new 4% Software/ITES sectors such as IT, aerospace and telecom. 4% Aerospace and Industry In October 2017, the government approved the setting up of a new 4% 3% industrial park in Harohalli. The proposed multi-product industrial Pharmaceuticals 69% park will be built by Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) on an area of about 904.86 hectares. The park is expected Textile to entail an investment of US$ 242.8 million and generate more than 23,500 jobs. Multi Product Karnataka is the first in the country to provide bespoke policy Precision Engineering Product ecosystem for automobile sector .The state has introduced a comprehensive and well-designed Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Policy. Source: : Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry 34 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZs AND INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS … (2/4) Some of the operational SEZs in Karnataka Name/Developer Location Primary industry Biocon Special Economic Zone Anekal Taluk, Bangalore, Karnataka Biotechnology Shyamaraju and Company (India) Kundalahalli Village, Karnataka IT/ITES enabled services Pvt. Ltd. Manyata Embassy Business park SEZ Bangalore, Karnataka IT/ITeS Varthur Hubli, Electronic City, Wipro Limited (Electronic City) IT Banglore, Karnataka Varthur Hobli, Sarjapur Road, Wipro Limited (Sarjapur) IT Karnataka Vrindavan Tech Villages SEZ Devarabeesanahalli Village, Karnataka IT/ITeS RMZ Ecoworld Infrastructure Pvt. Devarabeesanahalli, Karnataka IT/ITeS Ltd. Varthur Cessna Business Park Pvt. Ltd. IT/ITeS Hobli, District Banglore, Karnataka Tanglin Development Ltd. Pattengere/Mylasandra Villages, Karnataka IT/ITeS Infosys Technologies Limited Hebbal Industrial area, District Mysore, Karnataka IT/ITES Source: Department of Industries and Commerce, Karnataka 35 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZs AND INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS … (3/4) Some of the operational SEZs in Karnataka Name/Developer Location Primary industry Information Technology Park Sadaramangala and Pattandur Agrahara IT/ITeS Limited Village, District Bangalore, Karnataka Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board Village Perumenahally, Karnataka Textile (KIADB) Hebbal Industrial area, District Mysore, Infosys Technologies Limited IT/ITeS Karnataka HCL Technologies Ltd. Bangalore Karnataka IT/ITeS Pritech park Sez (Primal Projects Ltd) Bangalore Karnataka IT/ITeS Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board District Hassan, Karnataka Pharmaceuticals (KIADB) Aspen Infrastructures Limited (formerly Synefra Hi-tech engineering, products and related Engineering construction Ltd. (Suzlon Udupi Taluk, Karnataka services Infrastrucutre Ltd.) Karle Infra Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore Karnataka IT/ITeS Mangalore Special Economic Zone Bangalore Karnataka Multi product Bagmane Construction Pvt. Ltd K R Puram, Bangalore North, Karnataka IT/ITES Bagmane Construction Pvt. Ltd K R Puram, Bangalore North, Karnataka IT/ITES Source: Department of Industries and Commerce, Karnataka 36 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: SEZs AND INDUSTRIAL CLUSTERS … (4/4) Some of the operational SEZs in Karnataka Name/Developer Location Primary industry Precision engineering Quest special Economic Zone Belgaum district, Karnataka Products Gopalan Enterprises (India) Private Limited. Bengaluru, Karnataka IT/ITES Karnataka State Electronics Development District Shimoga, Karnataka Electronics Hardware and Software/ ITES Corporation Limited (KEONICS) Larsen & Toubro Limited District Mysore,Karnataka IT/ITeS Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board Bengaluru, Karnataka Aerospace and industry Village Chokkanahalli, Taluka Yelahanka Hobli Milestone Buildcon Private Limited IT/ITES Bangalore North, Karnataka Village Chokkanahalli, Taluka Yelahanka Hobli Milestone Buildcon Private Limited IT/ITES Bangalore North, Karnataka Source: Department of Industries and Commerce, Karnataka 37 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (1/2) The state has a literacy rate of 75.6 per cent, the male literacy rate is Literacy rates (%) 82.8 per cent and the female literacy rate is 68.1 per cent. Literacy rate 75.6 In terms of the number of universities, Karnataka ranks fifth among all Indian states and union territories, with 44 universities. Of these, Male literacy 82.5 24 are state public universities and 11 are private deemed Female literacy 68.1 universities. The state has 4,519 pre-university colleges to impart general education. There are more than 1 million students in the Educational infrastructure (2017-18) pre-university colleges. There are 293 polytechnics and 206 engineering colleges to provide Institute type Number Enrolments technical education in the state. Medical colleges 53 6,786 For the development of basic facilities such as – laboratory, library, Ayurvedic colleges 72 4,675 new buildings, toilets, drinking water facility in government schools and colleges, an amount worth US$ 18.25 million would be provided. Homoeopathic colleges 11 950 Under Shikshakara Shikshana scheme, DSERT, DIETs and CTE Unani colleges 5 290 would be upgraded. Under this scheme, Shaikshanika Adhalath and Naturopathy & Yogic Sciences TESS education centers would be opened in the offices of BEOs, 5 420 (BNYS) DIETs, DDPIs and CTEs in the state. Dental colleges 38 2,719 Pharmacy colleges 61 4,784 Nursing colleges 294 17,369 Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2017-18 Census 2011 38 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – EDUCATION … (2/2) As per economic survey 2016-17, the state participation in primary Karnataka education statistics (2016-17) education is significant as 81.23 per cent of the lower primary and 63.40 per cent of the higher primary schools are managed by Lower primary: 26,696 Number of schools Higher primary: 35,498 Department of Education. Secondary schools: 15,773 As per Budget 2018-19, an amount of US$ 697.25 million has been Lower primary: 1.03 proposed for higher education. School dropout rate (in %) Higher primary: 2.30 In November 2017, foundation stone for a new government medical Average: 23.18:1 college was laid in Bengaluru. The cost of the project is pegged at Pupil-teacher ratio Private Aided schools: 55.48:1 US$ 31.11 million and the college is expected to be functional from Unaided schools: 31.61:1 2018 itself. Karnataka is home to several premier institutions: • Indian Statistical Institute. • Indian Institute of Science. • Indian Institute of Management. • National Law School of India University. • Institute for Social and Economic Change. • University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. • Kannada University, Hampi. Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2017-18 39 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH... (1/2) In February 2018, the state government announced Universal Health Health indicators (2016) Coverage (UHC) scheme which aims to bring all government health schemes under one roof . The objective is to bring the entire population Birth rate 17.6 of state under this scheme without any cap on the medical expenditure Death rate 6.7 on the patient. The policy of the Government is to establish 1 primary health centre for Infant mortality rate 24 every 30,000 inhabitants, 1 dispensary for every 15,000–20,000 Natural Growth Rate 10.9 inhabitants & 1 sub-centre for every 5,000 inhabitants. As of February 9, 2018, the state has 12,695 active health institutions Life expectancy at birth (years) out of total 13,121 health institutions in the state. Under the assistance of National Health Mission, at a cost of US$ 8.09 Male (2015) 63.6 million, trauma centres will be established across 5 places, under the scheme of Aapathbandhava for offering emergency treatment to Female (2015) 67.1 highway accident victims. In June 2017, the state government announced an initiative to install RO No of institutions Total Facilities (February 2018) 3 systems in 147 taluk & 20 district hospitals across the state. The plants Subcenters 9,589 will be jointly set up by the state health & rural development and panchayat raj departments. An amount of US$ 1.49 million has been Community health centres 317 allocated for the project. Primary health centres 2,633 In December 2017, the state government initiated a digital transformation drive by ensuring complete use of electronic medical Sub district hospital 539 records (EMR) which is a single documentation that contains complete District hospital 43 and accurate information of a patient. The initiative is expected to enable seamless flow of information for better healthcare delivery and co- Total institutions 13,121 ordination. Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2015-16,Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin Sep, 2014 , 1Per thousand persons,2Per thousand live births, 3As of 9th February 2018 40 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE – HEALTH ... (2/2) Various other programmes to be included under the National Health Mission during 2017-18 include: • Establishment of dialysis centres in 114 taluks of the state. • Establishment of Intensive Care Units having 3 bedded capacity with ventilator facility in all taluk hospitals to provide treatment in cases having respiratory problem, serious illness and accidents • Commencement of DNB post graduate course in government colleges. • Establishment of Ayush Treatment Centres in all taluk hospitals to provide integrated, comprehensive health service. As per Budget 2017-18, RO+UV drinking water facility will be provided in all district hospitals, taluk hospitals and community health centres. Under National Free Diagnosis Programme, free diagnosis facility will be provided in all Government hospitals. Blood Transfusion Units will be established in 10 district hospitals of Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Chamarajnagar, Chickmagaluru, Chitradurga, Haveri, Kodagu, Kolar, Tumkuru and Uttara Kannada at a cost of US$ 0.93 million. Integrated Ayush Hospitals having 50 beds will be established in Chitradurga and Chickmagaluru District hospitals at a total cost of US$ 0.93 million. Source: Economic Survey of Karnataka 2015-16,Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Sample Registration System (SRS) Bulletin Sep, 2014 , 1Per thousand persons,2Per thousand live births 41 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
CULTURAL INFRASTRUCTURE There are several sports complexes in Bengaluru, Mysore, Mangalore & other cities. Cricket, hockey & football are the major sports, although other games are also popular. The main sports arenas are the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium & the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Chamundi Vihar Stadium in Mysore & the Mangala Stadium in Mangalore. The Bengaluru Golf Course & the Karnataka Golf Association are well-known golf courses in the state. Karnataka is also home to numerous convention centres used for exhibitions, both indoor & outdoor, such as Palace Grounds & the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre. Under the Rural Tourism Project, Anegundi, Kokkare Bellur, Attivari Bird Sanctuary, Gokarna & Kodagu have been developed. Schemes are being prepared to develop rural tourism at other places also to showcase the rural life, art & culture and heritage. Ranga Shankara & Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath form the cultural nexus of Bengaluru & are the performing spaces for dance, music & theatre artists. An international mega convention centre, with a seating capacity of 6,000, is being planned near the Bengaluru International Airport. To conserve and popularize the Bayalata artform, a separate Bayalata Academy will be established in North Karnataka. The monuments of Srirangapatna & Hoysalas along with the monuments and forts of Deccan Sultanate have been registered in the provisional list of World Heritage sites during 2015-16. As per the budget 2017-18, US$ 3.104 million will be provided to organize World Kannada Conference to commemorate 60 years of unification of Karnataka State. Also, complete literary works of Sri M.M. Kalaburgi will be published through Fa.Gu. Halakatti Research Centre of Vijayapura. Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna was honoured by the state government on winning the maiden Grand Slam title of his 14 year career at the French Open in June 2017, becoming the 4th Indian to win a Grand Slam title. In 2017-18, US$ 65.8 million has been allocated to Kannada and culture department. 42 KARNATAKA For updated information, please visit www.ibef.org
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