Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar speaks during the inauguration of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 on Tuesday. | Photo credit: PTI
“Karnataka did not become an IT giant by accident. The government and the private sector worked together to make it happen. Karnataka was the first state to introduce an IT policy in the country. Karnataka was the first state to introduce an IT ministry,” Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said at the technology summit.
“California has 13 million IT professionals while Bengaluru has 25 million. This shows the strength of Bengaluru. There are 1.4 million people in Bengaluru, of which 20% are IT professionals,” he added.
Talking about Bengaluru’s much-maligned infrastructure issues, the minister said the government has earmarked ₹1.5 crore for the development of Bengaluru, naming 41 km double-decker flyovers, twin tunnel road, elevated corridor, buffer roads and the 117 km Bengaluru Business Corridor as those under construction.
“Along with this, we are planning an IT city in Bidadi. We are also working on a second airport in south Bengaluru. We will also start a new department for NRIs,” he said.
Published – 18 Nov 2025 21:37 IST
