Bengaluru: Karnataka has cleared 147 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 6,825.93 crore, with the projects expected to generate approximately 18,600 employment opportunities across the state. Significantly, 131 of the approved projects are proposed outside Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts, reinforcing the government’s push to attract investments to regions beyond the state capital.

The approvals were granted at the 161st meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC), chaired by Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil on Monday.

Of the 147 proposals, 36 major projects involving investments of more than Rs 50 crore each account for Rs 4,507.71 crore and are expected to create 12,074 jobs.

Another 108 new projects, with investments ranging between Rs 15 crore and Rs 50 crore, will bring in Rs 2,238.37 crore and generate an estimated 6,526 jobs. The committee also approved additional investment proposals worth Rs 79.85 crore from three existing projects.

The proposed investments cover a wide range of sectors, including food processing, textiles, data centres, semiconductors, electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), IT parks, printed circuit board assembly, aerospace, sugar and general engineering.

Among the major projects cleared, Advaith Tech LLP will invest Rs 380 crore in an IT and IT-enabled services (ITES) park, along with allied infrastructure, at Devanahalli. The project is expected to generate around 500 jobs.

Vista Spaces Tec Hoodi Private Limited has received approval for an IT/ITES park at Doddanekundi in Bengaluru East taluk, involving an investment of Rs 260 crore and creating an estimated 750 jobs.

Chikkaballapura district, particularly Gowribidanur, has emerged as a major investment destination, with three significant manufacturing projects receiving approval.

OFB Tech Limited will establish a container glass manufacturing plant with a capacity of 250 tonnes per day at an investment of Rs 245 crore. The project is expected to provide employment to around 400 people.

UHP Technologies Private Limited will invest Rs 200 crore in a manufacturing facility for semiconductor and solar cell equipment, generating approximately 300 jobs. Meanwhile, Interrni International Private Limited will set up an integrated manufacturing unit for interiors, modular fit-outs and architectural facade systems with an investment of Rs 130 crore. The facility is expected to create around 600 jobs.

Mysuru district has also secured significant investments. FIEM Industries Limited will invest Rs 183.06 crore in a facility manufacturing advanced lighting and electronic components at Kochanahalli, creating around 550 jobs.

At Thandya, Arbee Biomarine Extracts Private Limited will establish an Omega-3 concentrates manufacturing facility with an investment of Rs 129.71 crore. The project is expected to generate 62 jobs.

In Mandya district, Akshayakalpa Farms and Foods Private Limited has secured approval to establish a greenfield integrated organic dairy and food processing unit at Bannenahalli in KR Pete taluk. The project involves an investment of Rs 165.24 crore and is expected to create 300 jobs.

Chamarajanagar district will see an investment of Rs 150 crore from Elmeasure India Private Limited, which plans to establish a data centre and a facility for energy and monitoring solutions at Badanaguppe-Kellamballi. The project is expected to generate around 500 jobs.

In another major approval, Schneider Electric India Private Limited will invest Rs 141.44 crore in a manufacturing facility at Attibele for advanced meters, communication gateways, controllers and relays. The project is expected to create 108 jobs.

Tumakuru district has also attracted fresh investment, with MS Metals and Steels Private Limited receiving clearance for a capacity expansion and rolling mill project at Kunigal. The project involves an investment of Rs 132 crore and is expected to generate around 350 jobs.

The steel sector in Ballari district will receive a boost through two approved projects. Anantha Steels Private Limited will invest Rs 119.41 crore and create 154 jobs, while Sri Subramanya Sponge Iron Private Limited will set up its project with an investment of Rs 105 crore, generating another 150 employment opportunities.

The latest clearances are expected to strengthen Karnataka’s efforts to decentralise industrial growth, attract investments to emerging industrial centres and expand employment opportunities beyond Bengaluru.