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November - December 2017 Vol 3 | Issue 4 In Association with www.advantagekarnataka.in Sparkling Diamond Jubilee for Vidhana Soudha Karnataka - Bavaria Strong Partnership Price: Rs. 60 /- ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA Exhibition Invitation Objectives To Connect OEMs / Large Companies to relevant MSMEs through focused match-making To facilitate Buyer-Seller Meet, B2B meetings, B2G meetings and provide a platform for OEMs & enhance their supplier base To provide opportunity to the participating companies to explore the investment opportunities in Karnataka in terms of project approvals or MOUs Focus Sector Automobiles, Auto Components & Electric Vehicles Precision, Machine Tools & 3D Printing Defence, Aerospace & Public Sector Units Agriculture & Food Processing Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) Bio Technology, Life Sciences and Bio Medical Textile and Apparels Manufacturing start-ups Send in your expression of intrest to: Mr. Solomon Pushparaj, Deputy Director, CII [email protected] 080 – 4288 9595 http://investkarnataka.co.in/vdis2017/ 2 REGISTER 3 November - December 2017 Vol 3 | Issue 4 EDITORIAL In Association with www.advantagekarnataka.in In Association with Karnataka: Glorious Sparkling Diamond Jubilee for Vidhana Soudha Past; Shining Present; Content Sparkling Diamond Jubilee for Vidhana Soudha Brilliant Future 6 8 KARNATAKA’S i4 POLICY: An Algorithm to Become World’s Top IT Hotspot Karnataka - Bavaria arnataka enjoys a unique position in India as it hosts all leading Industries: Karnataka Climbs to the Top Strong Partnership firms dealing with the latest as well as future technologies, 10 Kwhile at the same time holding fast to the State’s rich cultural and linguistic traditions. 12 Karnataka Woos Industries with Vendor Summit Long before IT and BT emerged, Karnataka was a happening place for business and industries. Its hoary past embellished by the rule 14 VOLVO: Trailblazer in India’s Transport Sector of several powerful monarchies brought traders from all over the world to this land. Later, the State was among the first to embrace 18 CII Holds Several Events on GST industrialisation and modernisation. The scientific temper sparked by eminent visionaries inspired people and led the Governments of the 19 CII, US Lawmakers Hold Effective Round Table A magazine showcasing the time to establish advanced technological and industrial institutions in the State. 20 Nestle Chief Addresses CEO Forum latest news updates and A positive impact on the State all this had was development of local events of Karnataka industry and business, which thrived, helped by positive Government 21 KSRTC Breaks Collection Record policy initiatives. IT and BT industries sprouted from such a favourable Bavaria: Where Business Booms Editorial Adisory Board environment. 22 The present Government under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also has Dr. C.G. Krishnadas Nair contributed significantly to the growth of industry and business in the 24 Dissolving Borders with Carnatic Music Dr. D. S. Ashwath IAS (Retd) State. The Karnataka Industrial Policy, Startup Policy, Aerospace Policy etc. are some examples. 28 Niramai: For Hassle-free, Safe Breast Screening Shri. Ivan Nigli Ex. MLA From the industry side, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has Maj Neil Castelino (Retd) been effectively bringing entrepreneurs together and interacting with 30 Kodava Hockey Festival Scores Several ‘Goals’ the Government to make things easier for all stakeholders involved. Advantage Karnataka, a niche magazine celebrating the uniqueness 32 Darshan Stands Tall,in Reel & Real Life Sunny Jerome and distinct features of the State that make it an outstanding Managing Editor destination for investment, is now partnering with CII for promoting the 34 Auto Expo 2018: Preparations in Top Gear State’s investor-friendly policy backed by a progressive Government. Preethi M Advantage Karnataka will now be a regular publication highlighting 36 Bengaluru Can’t Wait for Metro’s Next Phase Associate Editor the contributions of industries to the State, achievements of players in the sector, issues affecting them and several related topics. It is 40 Dasara: A Vibrant & Colourful Tradition For Publishing Articles & Advertisements dedicated to promoting the emerging vistas of development and Editor, ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA, growth and will showcase the proactive policies of Karnataka for 42 ADMS 4.0 a Grand Success realizing the dream of phenomenal transformation. Advantage Aerosun Media Pvt. Ltd., B-2, SAPPHIRE, Yi: Making India Better 1st, Block, 3rd Street, 2nd Cross, Karnataka profiles the prime movers, trendsetters and trail-blazing 43 Prakruthi Town ship, Babusapalya, initiatives in various sectors. However, the focus of the publication is not confined to industry 46 Coorg Beckons with Green Hills, Coffee Kalyan Nagar Post, Bangalore. alone. Developments in art, culture, tourism, environment and life of Tel : 080 25604055. common people too will make the pages of Advantage Karnataka a 48 Karnataka’s 61 ‘Gems’ Cell: + 91 94490 61925, 94805 51925. forum of discussions aimed at taking the State to greater heights in all Email : [email protected] these spheres. www. advantagekarnataka.in Edited, Printed & Published by Sunny Jerome, Managing Editor, ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA,Aerosun Media Pvt. Ltd., B-2, SAPPHIRE, 1st, Block, 3rd Cross, Prakruthi Township, Babusapalya, Kalyan Nagar Post, Bangalore - 560043. Printed at Rashtrotthana Mudranalaya, 19/1, K.G. Nagar, Bangalore - 19. 4 5 ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA Sparkling Diamond Jubilee for Vidhana Soudha idhana Soudha, the iconic inspired the words ‘Government’s work seat of Karnataka legislature is God’s work’ etched in bold at the Vin Bengaluru, has celebrated entrance of the building. Over the years, its diamond jubilee. President Ram Vidhana Soudha also became a symbol Nath Kovind addressed the Joint representing democracy as against the Session of the Karnataka Legislative monarchy that existed earlier. Assembly and Legislative Council on The state has since constructed the 60th anniversary of the Vidhana Vikas Soudha (next to the Vidhana Soudha. Kovind spoke on the historical is spread over 60 acres in the heart of Soudha in Bengaluru) and the Suvarna monument and its significant role in the Bengaluru. “Almost all the unskilled Vidhana Soudha building in Belagavi state’s history. workers deployed in its construction district, among some mini-Vidhana The foundation stone for the building were convicts, who were given their Soudhas in other districts to represent was laid by India’s first Prime Minister freedom on its completion,” according administrative seats of power. Jawaharlal Nehru on July 13, 1951. to official information provided by the A documentary on the building After the unification of Karnataka, state government. and the history of the legislature was Bangalore became the centre of The construction of the entire released and various other cultural Karnataka and a need was felt for a structure cost around Rs1.84 crore. The programmes were held to celebrate structure which could make the city structure was inspired by multiple styles the diamond jubilee of the heritage the administrative capital of the state. of architecture, including Dravidian, structure.In his address, the President Vidhana Soudha thus came into being. Indo-Islamic and British styles, and was remembered Tipu Sultan and said, “Tipu It soon became a symbol of Karnataka. built largely with Bangalore Granite, Sultan died a heroic death fighting the Around 5,000 labourers, 1,500 Magadi Pink and Turvekere Black stones British. He was also a pioneer in the chisellers, masons and wood carvers excavated from areas around Bengaluru. development and use of Mysore rockets worked for almost five years (1951- It was always meant to represent in warfare.” Chief Minister Shri Siddaramaiah receiving President of India Sri Ram Nath Kovind at HAL Airport. Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala, 1956) to complete the structure that the people. It was this sentiment that Governor of Karnataka ,Shri H N Ananthakumar, Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers also seen. 6 7 ADVANTAGE KARNATAKA addressing the need for technology its leadership position as the global world. KARNATAKA’S i4 POLICY in manufacturing and allied sectors. IT capital. It offers a ‘Single Window The policy mandates various initiatives Clearance Agency’ from ‘Handshake’ to FACILITATION including developing ‘First Startup ‘Inauguration’ with concessional power Other initiatives of Karnataka to boost Warehouse’ in the country under the tariff and exemption from stamp duty IT include the following. An Algorithm to Become partnership of GoK/KBITS with NASSCOM and many more value additions to make IT Investment Region (ITIR) near with a goal to create 20,000 technology it a lucrative venture. Bangalore International Airport is based start-ups, including 6,000 product The policy looks to move beyond expected to bring in USD 20 billion, World’s Top IT Hotspot start-ups, by 2020. Bangalore as incentives are being offered create 1.2 million direct jobs and 2.8 The policy also advocates creating a to facilitate investments in Tier 2/3 cities million indirect jobs. Government will New Age Incubation Network (NAIN) across Karnataka. It offers Employment invest in startup incubators on PPP Karnataka offers an ideal ecosystem of Talent, Infrastructure and thriving with academic institutions, who will be Linked Incentivization of Land Allotment mode. Common infrastructure facilities Innovation, cluster-driven by a pioneering