Summary
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge announced that the Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi (HDB) corridor is poised to drive the state's next phase of technology-led growth, moving beyond Bengaluru. The state aims to attract 35 large companies, 5 ESDM firms, 10 GCCs, and 100 startups to the region within three to five years, supported by a Rs 25 crore Cluster Seed Fund and new infrastructure.