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Karnataka Biotechnology
Policy

India is ranked third in the Asia-Pacific region and among the top 12 biotechnology destinations worldwide. About 3% of the world’s biotechnology industry is accounted for by India. The value of Indian Bioeconomy is USD ($) 80.12 billion, which registered a 14.1% growth from 2021. Indian Bioeconomy contributes 2.6% of the total GDP share. R&D expenditure in the field of Biotechnology has crossed $1 Billion, the sector has received $ 830 million as FDI in 2021.

Karnataka Cyber Security
Policy - 2023

Karnataka stands as the nucleus of India’s technological advancement with Bengaluru as Silicon Valley of India. The state has a burgeoning IT landscape which propels it
to the forefront of global tech arena, playing a pivotal role in driving innovation and economic growth. However, this prominence comes with inherent risks in the form of cyber threats seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in the interconnected critical information infrastructure of the state. Karnataka has registered the second highest number of cybercrimes is in the country according to data released by National Crime Records Bureau in 2021.

Karnataka Data Center Policy-2022-2027

Government of Karnataka (GoK) has formulated Karnataka’s Data Centre Policy 2022, with a focus on creating demand and value for data centres, by providing a robust and well-connected ecosystem for the growth of data centres in the State. The overarching policy framework envisages to develop a globally competitive data centre industry in the State and to make Karnataka an integral part of the digital supply chain.

Karnataka IT Policy-2020-2025

Government of Karnataka (GoK) has formulated Karnataka’s IT Policy for the period 2020-2025 with a focus on the continued development of infrastructure, markets, ecosystem, talent and ease of doing business to support the growth of the IT industry.

Karnataka Startup Policy 2022- 2027

Government of Karnataka has formulated Karnataka Startup Policy 2022 with a focus on ensuring the State plays an integral role in galvanizing the startup community at the national and international level through its inclusive and tech enabled innovation ecosystem supported by a strong talent base and entrepreneurial spirit.

Karnataka AVGC-XR Policy-2024-2029

The rise of the AVGC-XR sector, encompassing Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality, has become a notable development within the broader Media and Entertainment industry. Driven by technological leaps in 5G, artificial intelligence, and augmented and virtual reality, this sector is well-positioned for significant growth. 

Karnataka Engineering R&D Policy-2021-2026

Government of Karnataka has always strived to lead the wave of innovation. In this very spirit, it is with immense pleasure that I present to you India’s visionary policy, drafted to encourage the Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) industry.

Karnataka ESDM
Policy - 2017-2022

Amongst all emerging economies, India has been one of the frontrunners from growth and economic development perspective. The Indian electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM) industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country.

Handbook On Digital Economy Policies, Programs & Incentives In Karnataka

Karnataka is the bright spot in the developmental story of India. It epitomizes the best of
many worlds. Karnataka is a land of ancient heritage, scenic beauty, thriving wildlife and rich
culture. It is also a land of innovation, industry and a rich talent pool.Home to the Silicon Valley of India, it is a leader in sectors such as IT & ITeS, Machine Tools, Aerospace & Defence, ESDM, Biotechnology, R&D, and Engineering Design.

Making digital Platforms Work for asia and the Pacific

Platforms have been transformative, drastically challenging traditional business models. Digital platform-enabled companies have radically reduced the market shares of traditionally dominant firms and generated modern forms of employment like cloud work, “gig” work or local on-demand work, and informal entrepreneurial work.

Digital Leadership and
the GIG Economy

Digitalization refers to the fourth industrial revolution and gig economy is its latest advancement. Digitalization is fast, and ongoing and now arguably ubiquitous all over the world. The developed countries have embraced digitalization and are now reaping the benefits from it.

The rising GIG Economyos
INDIA

The Gig economy refers to a temporary contractual job or freelance work that a person may take, on a project-to-project basis, for which the payment is made once the task is completed. It is a globally rising phenomenon with 36 per cent of U.S. workers or close to 57 million Americans engagedin it. 

Electronics System Design &
Manufacturing

The Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) market in India is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 16.1% between 2019 and 2025, owing to strong demand, supportive government policies and increased digitalisation. The ESDM sector plays a key role in the government’s goal of generating US$ 1 trillion of economic value from the digital economy by
2025.

Proceedings of the Government of Karnataka

Karnataka is the IT hub of India and its capital Bengaluru is the fourth largest technology cluster in the world. Karnataka is the first State in the country to formulate IT Policy in the year 1997, which gave an impetus to the growth of IT industry in the State. 

Unlocking the potential of the
GIG Economy in India

India’s workforce today is estimated to comprise around 500 million workers, of which around 210 million are engaged in the agriculture and allied sectors, and the remaining approximately 290 million in the non-farm sectors that include construction and real estate (62 million), manufacturing and utilities (60 million), retail (47 million), and transportation and logistics (25 million).

India’s Tech
Industry Talent

India is positioned favourably mainly due to its demographic advantage and various skilling initiatives by all key stakeholders. The Government of India’s initiative, Skill India Campaign, intends to train 400M people in different skills by 2022.

Draft Karnataka global capability center (GCC) policy 2024-2029

Karnataka stands as a beacon of innovation, with its vibrant ecosystem hosting over 500+ esteemed Global Capability Centres (GCCs) .

OPG - AVGC-XR POLICY 3.0
(2024 -29)

Karnataka shines as a leader in the dynamic AVGC-XR landscape, claiming 20% of India’s Media & Entertainment industry. With 300+ specialized studios and 15,000+ professionals, the state provides a strong foundation for industry growth.

Karnataka Engineering R&D
Policy - 2021 - 2026

Government of Karnataka has always strived to lead the wave of innovation. In this very spirit, it is with immense pleasure that I present to you India’s visionary policy, drafted to encourage the 

Karnataka Cyber Security
Policy - 2023

Karnataka stands as the nucleus of India’s technological advancement with Bengaluru as Silicon Valley of India. The state has a burgeoning IT landscape which propels it

Karnataka Data Center
Policy - 2022 - 2027

Government of Karnataka (GoK) has formulated Karnataka’s Data Centre Policy 2022, with a focus on creating demand and value for data centres, by providing a robust and well-connected 

Karnataka IT
Policy - 2020 - 2025

Government of Karnataka (GoK) has formulated Karnataka’s IT Policy for the period 2020-2025 with a focus on the continued development of infrastructure, markets, ecosystem, 

Karnataka Startup
Policy 2022 - 2027

Government of Karnataka has formulated Karnataka Startup Policy 2022 with a focus on ensuring the State plays an integral role in galvanizing the startup community at the national and international level  

Karnataka AVGC-XR
Policy - 2024 - 2029

The rise of the AVGC-XR sector, encompassing Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality, has become a notable development within the broader Media and Entertainment industry. 

India’s Tech Industry
Talent

India is positioned favourably mainly due to its demographic advantage and various skilling initiatives by all key stakeholders. The Government of India’s initiative, Skill India Campaign,

Handbook On Digital Economy Policies, Programs & Incentives In Karnataka

Karnataka is the bright spot in the developmental story of India. It epitomizes the best of many worlds. Karnataka is a land of ancient heritage, scenic beauty, thriving wildlife and rich culture. 

Making Digital Platforms Work For Asia And The Pacific

Platforms have been transformative, drastically challenging traditional business models. Digital platform-enabled companies have radically reduced the market shares of traditionally dominant 

Digital Leadership And The GIG Economy

Digitalization refers to the fourth industrial revolution and gig economy is its latest advancement. Digitalization is fast, and ongoing and now arguably ubiquitous all over the world. The developed 

The Rising GIG Economyos
INDIA

The Gig economy refers to a temporary contractual job or freelance work that a person may take, on a project-to-project basis, for which the payment is made once the task is completed. 

Electronics System Design & Manufacturing

The Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) market in India is anticipated to increase at a CAGR of 16.1% between 2019 and 2025, owing to strong demand, supportive government

Proceedings Of The Government Of Karnataka

Karnataka is the IT hub of India and its capital Bengaluru is the fourth largest technology cluster in the world. Karnataka is the first State in the country to formulate IT Policy in the year 

Unlocking The Potential Of The GIG Economy In India

India’s workforce today is estimated to comprise around 500 million workers, of which around 210 million are engaged in the agriculture and allied sectors, and the remaining 

OPG - AVGC-XR POLICY 3.0
(2024 -29)

Karnataka shines as a leader in the dynamic AVGC-XR landscape, claiming 20% of India’s Media & Entertainment industry. With 300+ specialized studios and 15,000+ professionals, the state provides a strong foundation for industry growth.

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