Karnataka CM launches 5,800-acre KWIN City to attract global talent, foster entrepreneurship and economic growth
The Hindu
KWIN City in Karnataka, a smart, sustainable ecosystem fostering innovation and research, attracting global talent and investment.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched Karnataka’s ambitious 5,800-acre KWIN City amidst an audience comprising captains of diverse industries, at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 26.
“KWIN City would serve as an engine for growth, fostering cutting-edge research, nurturing talent, and creating opportunities across sectors like healthcare, biotechnology, AI, and advanced manufacturing,” he said.
Expected to come up between Dabaspet and Doddaballapur, KWIN City is going to be a smart, sustainable ecosystem that is expected to attract global talent, foster entrepreneurship and economic growth. The first phase of the city, comprising 2,000 acres of land, will be built in public-private partnership in the next three years, as per information shared by the government.
‘’KWIN City is once of its kind of projects that will integrate knowledge, healthcare, innovation, and research at its core,’‘ said the Chief Minister. “By bringing together leading institutions, research centers, and industry partners, we aim to drive cutting-edge research, develop ground-breaking technologies, and create solutions that address global challenges. The city’s focus on healthcare would lead to advancements in medical research, the development of novel therapies, and improved access to quality healthcare for all.”
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumarv said that KWIN City will enhance the region’s reputation as a global leader in critical sectors.
On the economic value add the new infrastructure would create, Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil said, ‘‘This project will not only attract significant domestic and international investment, but also create vast employment opportunities.”
“KWIN City would have meticulously planned intra- and inter-transport systems, with seamless connectivity through the Bengaluru-Hubballi-Mumbai Express rail route, and proximity to National Highways 44 and 648,” said Gunjan Krishna, Industries Secretary. The city would be well connected through mono rail, bikes,and other vehicles.
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