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Develop North Karnataka cities as alternative growth centres to Bengaluru: KCCI

The KCCI urges 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

Develop North Karnataka cities as alternative growth centres to Bengaluru: KCCI

The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has welcomed the State government's proposal to develop alternative growth centres in North Karnataka to alleviate pressure on Bengaluru. In a press release, KCCI president G.K. Adappagowda urged the government to prioritize Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri, and Gadag as integrated industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, IT, transport, and logistics hubs.

KCCI believes that modern infrastructure, industrial estates, improved connectivity, and quality education and healthcare facilities are essential for balanced regional development.

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