Develop North Karnataka cities as alternative growth centres to Bengaluru: KCCI
The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) is advocating for the development of North Karnataka cities like Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri, and Gadag. They argue that creating alternative growth centers will reduce infrastructure pressure on Bengaluru and promote balanced regional economic development.
Why it matters
This proposal addresses the critical issue of urban over-concentration and seeks to distribute economic opportunities more equitably across the state.
The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the State government’s proposal to formulate a plan for developing a second Bengaluru and called for a comprehensive development strategy for major cities in North Karnataka.
In a press release, KCCI president G.K. Adappagowda said that the growing population, traffic congestion, pressure on infrastructure and concentration of employment opportunities in Bengaluru made it necessary to develop other cities in the State as alternative centres of economic activity.
The Chamber urged the government to accord priority to Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri, and Gadag and to develop them as integrated industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, IT, transport and logistics centres.
According to Mr. Adappagowda, Hubballi-Dharwad could be developed as a major commercial and industrial gateway to North Karnataka, Belagavi as an industrial and border-trade centre, Haveri as an agriculture-based industrial and food-processing hub, and Gadag as a centre for industry, agriculture, and tourism.
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