Karnataka Information Communication Technology Group, a special body set up by the state government, presented its report to the government on Tuesday.
The report proposes efforts towards improving education, talent development, entrepreneurship development, infrastructure development, strengthening Karnataka's relationship with other countries, development of the ESDM (electronics systems design and manufacturing) sector, readying tier II and tier III cities for business expansion and living, and refurbishing brand Karnataka and Bangalore.
The report is the outcome of several rounds of interactions and brainstorming sessions between industry leaders, government officials, technologists, educationalists and domain experts.
Speaking on the occasion, chief minister Jagadish Shettar said, "Our government is keen to follow this business road map. The recommendations will be implemented in phases to bring in holistic growth to the state."
The report titled 'Karnataka's Roadmap to Undisputed Global Leadership in ICT by 2020' was prepared by a team headed by TV Mohandas Pai, former board member of Infosys.
The report suggested that the government should clear all pending IT projects in the next 90 days. It said that Bangalore could be positioned as a MICE (meetings, incentives, conventions and events) destination.
The Karnataka government has asked marketing specialist and consultant Harish Bijoor to prepare a report on Brand Bangalore. Bijoor said that Bangalore would outpace Delhi and Mumbai, and record the highest per capita income by 2030. "Bangalore is a microcosm of modern India. If you look at the demographics, 63% of the city's population is below the age of 25 years compared to the national statistic of 54%," he said.
The report makes recommendations that seek to address the city's pain points and outline the need for a strong imagery to stay relevant in 2020. "The focus is on creating an inclusive city," Bijoor said. The report will be submitted to the state government in the next three months.
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