The “Beyond Bengaluru” initiative by the Government of Karnataka has successfully created around 5,600 jobs in the state’s tier-II cities over the past 4.5 years, according to official data. The program, launched to decentralize IT growth and promote regional development, aims to reduce the heavy concentration of technology and investment in Bengaluru.
Cities such as Mysuru, Hubbali-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, and Belagavi have emerged as key beneficiaries, witnessing a steady inflow of IT and innovation-driven industries. The initiative focuses on building infrastructure, improving connectivity, and fostering skill development to make smaller cities attractive for startups and global companies.
Officials from the Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology (ITBT) stated that the government is now planning to expand the program by offering new incentives for firms establishing operations in tier-II and tier-III regions.
The move is expected to balance Karnataka’s economic ecosystem, create more employment opportunities locally, and reduce migration pressure on Bengaluru’s already congested urban landscape.
The “Beyond Bengaluru” initiative by the Government of Karnataka has successfully created around 5,600 jobs in the state’s tier-II cities over the past 4.5 years, according to official data. The program, launched to decentralize IT growth and promote regional development, aims to reduce the heavy concentration of technology and investment in Bengaluru.
Cities such as Mysuru, Hubbali-Dharwad, Mangaluru, Shivamogga, and Belagavi have emerged as key beneficiaries, witnessing a steady inflow of IT and innovation-driven industries. The initiative focuses on building infrastructure, improving connectivity, and fostering skill development to make smaller cities attractive for startups and global companies.
Officials from the Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology (ITBT) stated that the government is now planning to expand the program by offering new incentives for firms establishing operations in tier-II and tier-III regions.
The move is expected to balance Karnataka’s economic ecosystem, create more employment opportunities locally, and reduce migration pressure on Bengaluru’s already congested urban landscape.