Karnataka's Ambitious Tech Leap: From Local Talent to Global Impact

Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge is positioning the state as a global tech and talent leader through initiatives like 'Nipuna Karnataka.' The upcoming Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 aims to showcase the state's prowess, with a focus on skilling in AI and cybersecurity to compete globally.

Karnataka is setting its sights on becoming a global talent and tech leader. As part of this vision, the state's IT Minister Priyank Kharge highlighted initiatives like 'Nipuna Karnataka,' which focuses on enhancing skills in AI and cyber security, demonstrating the state's readiness and initiative.

Ahead of the much-anticipated Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, Kharge made a compelling case for Karnataka's position as a tech powerhouse, boasting a history of pioneering policies in IT, ESG, startups, and data centers. The state's ambitions are not just regional but global, with competitors identified as far afield as China and Vietnam.

The Delhi-based prelude meeting witnessed participation from industry leaders across IT, deeptech, biotech, and more, setting the stage for a global convergence of over 1,00,000 attendees this November in Bangalore. The event will cover a wide spectrum of tech tracks and aims to foster extensive international collaboration.

(With inputs from agencies.)