Karnataka Launches ‘Uthpadana Manthana’ to Boost Manufacturing, Targeting ₹7.5 Lakh Crore Investments and 20 Lakh Jobs
Bengaluru sets industrial growth agenda with top CEOs across six key sectors
Bengaluru, June 10: In a bold move to transform Karnataka into India’s foremost manufacturing hub, the state government on Monday launched the first edition of ‘Uthpadana Manthana’, a high-level industrial conclave that brought together top industry leaders, policy-makers, and sector experts. The initiative, held as a post–Invest Karnataka 2025 engagement, aims to mobilize ₹7.5 lakh crore in investments and generate 20 lakh jobs over the next five years.
The day-long conclave, led by Minister for Large and Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development M.B. Patil, served as a strategic forum for co-creating Karnataka’s manufacturing roadmap in partnership with the private sector.
A Ground-Up Approach to Industrial Policy
More than 80 CXOs and senior executives from nearly 60 leading firms participated in focused discussions across six priority sectors:
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Aerospace & Defence (including Space Tech and Drones)
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Electronics and Semiconductors
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Capital Goods and Robotics
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Automotive and Electric Vehicles
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Technical Textiles and MMF-based Fabrics
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Consumer Products (including FMCG, footwear, and toys)
Each session was closely attended by M.B. Patil, who listened to sectoral challenges, gathered recommendations, and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to industrial collaboration.
“Uthpadana Manthana reflects our commitment to transform Karnataka into a global manufacturing powerhouse,” Patil said in his address. “This initiative is not just about policy talk—it’s a collaborative mission. The inputs we received today, from infrastructure bottlenecks to talent skilling and export facilitation, will directly inform our immediate action plan.”
Strategic Recommendations Shape Action Plan
The industry leaders presented a series of practical, high-impact recommendations aimed at addressing existing bottlenecks and accelerating manufacturing growth. These included:
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Integrating hands-on electronic and semiconductor courses in technical education
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Improving port connectivity to Mangalore and Chennai from key industrial clusters
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Streamlining customs and environmental clearances (CFE and CFO) for faster project execution
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Developing integrated industrial townships with plug-and-play infrastructure and last-mile connectivity
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Establishing an Advanced Manufacturing Institute in collaboration with CMTI and industry to drive innovation and talent development
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Creating shared factory spaces and offering incentives for apprenticeship-led enterprises
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Supporting dedicated production of aircraft-grade steel alloys and composite materials
Sectoral Focus: From EVs to Aerospace
Karnataka also laid out its ambitions to consolidate its position as the EV Capital of India. Key initiatives include:
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Enhancing domestic value addition in electric vehicle manufacturing
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Attracting OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers
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Creating component clusters for batteries and motors
Further, the state is aiming to anchor its leadership in sunrise sectors such as green hydrogen, precision engineering, med-tech, semiconductors, space tech, and aerospace MRO. To facilitate this, the government is planning:
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World-class industrial townships
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Promotion of green and circular manufacturing practices
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Offering green-linked incentives to investors
“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,” Patil emphasized.
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Dedicated Task Forces and Global Push
To translate these discussions into tangible outcomes, the government will establish dedicated task forces for each focus sector. These bodies will track implementation, monitor progress, and facilitate industry-government coordination.
The event also underscored Karnataka’s global aspirations. Industry leaders proposed setting up dedicated trade desks in countries like South Korea to promote capital goods manufacturing and attract foreign technology investments.
Among the notable participants were:
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Prashant Prakash (Founding Partner, Accel)
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Aravind Melligeri (Chairman, Aequs)
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Niranjan Nayak (MD, Delta Electronics)
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Avinash Avula (Country President, Applied Materials)
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Harish Hanagudu (MD, Krones)
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Hiren Sodha (CEO, Wings Agro)
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Anand PB (President – Corporate Affairs, Shahi Exports)
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Srikiran Kosanam (CTO, Knorr Bremse)
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Dilip Chhabria (Co-founder, NewSpace)
Government Leadership in Attendance
Senior bureaucrats from the Department of Commerce and Industries provided institutional support to the initiative. Among those present were:
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Dr. S. Selvakumar, IAS, Principal Secretary
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Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development
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Dr. Mahesh, CEO, KIADB
Their presence signaled the government’s seriousness about following through on commitments made during the conclave.
A Vision for Competitive Industrial Future
The ‘Uthpadana Manthana’ conclave marks a significant step in Karnataka’s long-term industrial transformation strategy. By creating structured industry engagement platforms, the state hopes to foster innovation, enhance ease of doing business, and catalyze its journey toward becoming a global manufacturing leader.
With a robust action plan, continuous engagement, and sector-specific task forces in place, Karnataka is positioning itself not just as an investment destination, but as a model for collaborative industrial growth.
QUOTES
“This is not just a conclave—it’s Karnataka’s industrial mission in motion. We’re building with the industry, not just for it.”
— M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries
“₹7.5 lakh crore in investments and 20 lakh jobs is not just a number. It’s the future we’re engineering today—with sectoral clarity and global ambition.”
— M.B. Patil
“Uthpadana Manthana is where CEOs shape policy. We are co-creating Karnataka’s next manufacturing leap, grounded in real-world feedback.”
— Dr. S. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary, Commerce & Industries
“From port access to plug-and-play industrial parks—we’re clearing the runway for Karnataka to take off.”
— Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development
“It’s refreshing to be heard, not just presented to. The sessions felt like joint strategy meetings, not bureaucracy.”
— Aravind Melligeri, Chairman, Aequs
Q&A Section
Q: What is ‘Uthpadana Manthana’?
A: It’s a post–Invest Karnataka 2025 initiative designed to co-create a manufacturing roadmap through direct engagement with industry leaders across six priority sectors.
Q: What is the investment and job creation target?
A: The Government of Karnataka aims to attract ₹7.5 lakh crore in investments and generate 20 lakh jobs over the next five years.
Q: Which sectors are being prioritized?
A: Aerospace & Defence, Semiconductors, EVs, Capital Goods, Technical Textiles, and Consumer Products.
Q: What makes this initiative different from previous ones?
A: Uthpadana Manthana focuses on continuous sectoral engagement, actionable plans, and dedicated task forces to ensure follow-through—not just policy announcements.
Q: Were there any specific recommendations made?
A: Yes—port connectivity, skilling curriculum upgrades, faster clearances, integrated townships, and advanced manufacturing institutes were all proposed.
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