CONTEXT

• Karnataka aims to become a global manufacturing hub amidst shifting industrial dynamics.

• The state government is promoting high-value sectors to boost economic growth and job creation.

CONCEPT: WHAT IS ‘UTHPADANA MANTHANA’?

• A one-day flagship event organized by the Government of Karnataka.
• Scheduled on June 10 in Bengaluru, focusing on shaping the future of manufacturing.
• Organized under the leadership of M.B. Patil, Minister for Large & Medium Industries.
• Named “Uthpadana Manthana” meaning “Churning for Production Excellence.”
• Designed as a high-impact, sector-specific dialogue between government and industry.
• Objective: Craft actionable roadmaps for sector-wise growth and global competitiveness.

CURRENT

• Six High-Potential Sectors Identified:
  •  Aerospace & Defence
  • Space Tech & Drones
  • Electronics & Semiconductors
  • Machine Tools, Robotics & Capital Goods
  •  Auto, EVs & Components
  •  Textiles (Technical, MMF) & Consumer Products (FMCG, Footwear, Toys)
• Core Goals of the Initiative:
  • Develop sector-wise policy blueprints.
  • Encourage collaboration with start-ups and industry leaders.
  • Enable data-driven policymaking grounded in industrial realities.
  • Trigger investment and export opportunities.
  • Support sustainable and inclusive employment generation across Karnataka.
• Aims to foster innovation ecosystems and promote regional industrial growth across the State.