Kodagu District Profile

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Message from Honble Chief Minister

Welcome to Karnataka, the Knowledge Hub of Asia. It gives me immense pleasure and
pride to showcase Karnatakas potential at The Global Investors Meet 2010. The States
entrepreneurial spirit in innovations and R&D has given us recognition world over. Our
rich natural resources, proactive government policies, talented workforce and a strong
economy have propelled the State to become a preferred investment destination.
I have a dream, a vision for this one State with many opportunities. Vision 2020 for
Karnataka seeks to propel a holistic growth by promoting equitable development of
sectors and districts,
districts by providing employment to all sections of people and regions of
the State. It will also focus on ensuring excellent infrastructure, quality education, decent
living conditions and life security for all our citizens. This vision, combined with our
passion for excellence will drive the economy to greater heights.
c o . We have
ve witnessed
w essed rapid
p d andd unparalleled
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Karnataka iss a S
Statee oof action.
our knowledge-based sectors. Each of our 30 districts is unique in its own right, offering
investment potential like no other state in the country. Over 700 MNCs are already
reaping the advantages of making Karnataka their home. One new global company
moves into our State every week and a new industrial unit is approved every day.
Supported by rich natural resources and progressive policies, the State presents to its
investors the right blend of strengths and opportunities.
We would like to assure all investors that the State Government would extend fullest
cooperation and support for the timely implementation of their projects.
I would like to congratulate the investors for choosing our State and wish them a grand
success in their ventures.
With best wishes,
B. S. Yeddyurappa
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Chief Minister of Karnataka

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Message from Honble Minister for Large & Medium Industries

It is indeed with great pride that I take this opportunity to present to you the Global
Investors Meet 2010 under the theme of Advantage
g Karnataka The Knowledge
g Hub of
Asia. Karnataka is one of Indias fastest growing states with a strong industrial base and
a vibrant economy. In recent times, Karnataka has forged ahead from its global
technology leadership to being the knowledge hub. The State is making rapid strides in
the areas of Information Technology, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Machine Tools, and
Research & Development.
The State Government has always provided an investor-friendly administration. To fulfil
the Vision 2020 for Karnataka, the Government has undertaken several progressive
policies to propel balanced regional growth across the State. The Government is
acquiring 60,000 acres of land across 5 Industrial Corridors. The State Industrial Policy
2009 14 is facilitating investment in large projects through fiscal concessions,
2009-14
concessions land bank
and single-window clearances. The SEZ Policy provides smooth flow of investments for
projects in Special Economic Zones. A special thrust to infrastructure is being provided
to cater to the needs of growing economy. Pioneering sector-specific policies such as the
IT Policy, Semiconductor Policy, Biotech Millennium Policy, and Renewable Energy
Policyy are also beingg implemented.
p
Medical tourism and wellness centres are beingg
supported by Government accreditation norms to ensure quality care. The Smart Grid
pilot project will be the first of its kind in the country leading the way for efficient, green
power.
I have no doubt that Karnataka will exceed every investors expectations as the ideal
i
investment
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destination.
O behalf
On
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h State
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off Karnataka,
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i i all
ll off you to explore
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opportunities of mutual growth and invest in our State.
With best wishes,
Murugesh R Nirani
Minister for Large & Medium Industries

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Message from Honble Minister for Small Scale Industries

A very warm welcome to all the investors who have shown interest in the state of
Karnataka The Knowledge Hub of Asia. The Global Investors Meet 2010 has
been designed to bring together leading entrepreneurs, investors and business
experts from all over the world to showcase the opportunities in Karnataka.
Business-friendly climate, growth-oriented policies of the State, with special
support to MSMEs and access to key raw materials create a favourable ground for
small entrepreneurs to thrive.
The State is proud to present the Karnataka Industrial Policy 2009-14 with special
p
of Small Scale Industries. All the districts of the State
thrust for the development
have Small Scale Industries base that provide employment, encourages
entrepreneurship and sustain the heritage of the rural and cottage industries. These
industries have encouraged self employment which has boosted the overall
industrial growth of the State. The Small Scale Industries have played a critical
p
in all the regions
g
of the State.
role in ensuringg balanced economic development
The State invites all the entrepreneurs to realize their dreams in Karnataka and
wishes them a bright future.
With best
W
bes w
wishes,
s es,

Venkatramanappa
Minister for Small Scale Industries

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AN OVERVIEW
1.Introduction
2.EconomyandIndustry
3.IndustrialLocations
4.Infrastructure
5.Tourism

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Itisboundedonthenorthby
Situatedinthesouthernpartof
Karnataka.Medicaland
aromaticplantscanbe
cultivatedinthisregion

Hassandistrict,southbypart
ofKerala,eastbyMysoreand
westbypartofKannur and
DakshinaKannada

INTRODUCTION
Has3taluks:Madikeri,

Kodagu isfullofdenseforests,

Somawarpet andVirajpet.

plantations,orangegrovesand

Plenty of forest resources like

Plentyofforestresourceslike

paddy fields
paddyfields

bambooandcaneareavailable

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FACT FILE
Geographic
Location
Temperature
AverageRainfall
Rivers
Ri
Area
District
Headquarters
q
Talukas
Population
PopulationDensity
Lit
LiteracyRate
R t

1156to12 56NorthLatitude
7522to 76 11EastLongitude
g
26.6C(Max)
14.2C(Min)
2718 mm
Kaveri
K
i andKanika
d K ik
4102sqkm
Madikeri
Madikeri, Virajpet andSomwarpet
548561(2001Census)
134 persqkm
78 17% (2001 C
78.17%(2001Census)
)

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ECONOMY & INDUSTRIAL PROFILE

Kodagu is a rural region with most of the economy based on agriculture, plantations
and forestry
It is one of the more prosperous parts of Karnataka
Coffee processing is a major economic contributor. Most of the people are engaged in
coffee plantation work, which is the backbone of this economy
The major industries are Coffee Curing industries,
industries Spices,
Spices Honey and Wax products
In recent years tourism has begun to play a role in the economy. Ecotourism has
gained momentum
Focus Sectors

Coffee

Ready made garments

Engineering

Food processing

Tourism

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AGRICULTURE
Majorcropsincludepaddy,coffee,Ragi,Spices
Bananaisthemainfruitproduced
Banana is the main fruit produced
SpicesproducedincludeBlackPepper,Cardamom,Ginger,Vanilla
Area of Food Crops in Hectares
108148

120000
100000
80000
60000
40000
20000

71081
40692

AreainHectares

Cereals

FoodCrops

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NonFoodCrops

INDUSTRY & SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES

Industries
Thereare3464MicroandSmallIndustriesoperatinginthedistrict
There are 3464 Micro and Small Industries operating in the district
Thereare46Factoriesinthedistrict

P
ProminentPlayers
i
Pl
Kadkani RiverResortsPvt Ltd

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SMALL SCALE INDUSTRY

Thereare3573smallscaleindustrieswithaninvestmentofRs.7189.41lakh and
providingemploymentto24217persons
Years

Units

Investment(Rs/lakh)

Employees

200405

70

182

255

200506

79

228

388

200607

81

190

330

200708

85

341.06

458

200809

94

236 35
236.35

604

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KARNATAKA INDUSTRIAL POLICY 2009-14

AnnouncedvideG.O.No.CI233SPI2008dt.28.02.2009

Effective from 1 4 2009 up to 31 3 2014

Effectivefrom1.4.2009upto31.3.2014

EnvisionedtobuildprosperousKarnataka

Taluks inthestatehavebeendividedintofourzonesforincentives.Dakshina
Kannadadistricthasbeendividedintothefollowingzones:

Zone3:Madikeri,Somwarpet &Virajpet

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INCENTIVES & CONCESSIONS

InvestmentpromotionsubsidyforMSME 10to25%ofVFA
Exemptionfromstampduty&waiverofconversionfine 100%inZone1&2;
75% i Z
75%inZone3
3
ExemptionfromEntryTax:3to5years
ExemptionofAPMCCess:3to5years
S b id f
SubsidyforsettingupETPs:uptoRs.100lakh
tti
ETP
t R 100 l kh
Anchorunitsubsidy:Rs.100lakh
Interestsubsidyformicrounits:3to5years
E
ExemptionfromelectricityDuty:3to5years
i f
l
i i D
3 5
SubsidyforTechnologyUpgradation &QualityCertification
InterestfreeloanonVATforLarge&megaprojects:5to12yearsdependingon
investments and employment
investmentsandemployment

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Thereis1Industrialareaand3Industrialestatesinthedistrict

OneIndustrialareaisproposedinGalibedu

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 Kodagu has5Railwaystations,

Itiswellconnectedbyroadto

witharailwayroutelengthof

therestoftheState

29.5Km

Road

Rail

Port

Air

NewMangaloreisthenearest
New Mangalore is the nearest
portfromthedistrict

Kodagu districthasanAirport
district has an Airport
atMysoreandMangalore
closesttoit

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EDUCATION

There are 2 Engineering colleges, 1 Medical colleges, 1 Dental colleges and 8 Polytechnics

List of Prominent educational institutions

BTChanaiah Gowramma College

Coorg InstituteOfTechnology
Institute Of Technology
Government Polytechnic
Kavery Womens College
Kannada Bharathi Pu College
Saraswathi TT I
School Of Nursing Madikeri Education

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TOURISM
Madikeri fort: Madikeri fort was first built by Mudduraja in the last quarter of the 17th
century. He also built a palace inside the fort. It was eventually rebuilt in granite by Tipu
Sultan who named the site as Jaffarabad.
Jaffarabad In 1790,
1790 Doddavira Rajendra took control of the
fort.
Gaddige Raja's Tomb: Gaddige or the tombs of Virarajendra and Lingarajendra at
Madikeri
dk
is one off the
h important monuments off Coorg. It is located
l
d in the
h north
h off
Mahadevpet in Madikeri city. The royal tombs on a hillock to the north of Madikeri provide
a spectacular view of the town. Lingarajendra's tomb was built in 1820.
Pushpagiri Hill: Pushpagiri Hills, located at an altitude of 1067 m above the sea level in
Kodagu District, Karnataka, is part of the Western Ghats. The Harangi River originates from
the top of this hill. Covered by lush green forests, valleys, and hills, the area is perfect for
sightseeing
i ht i and
d trekking
t kki expeditions.
diti

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TOURISM

Omkareshwara Temple: Omkareshwara temple was built by Lingarajendra in 1820. It is

located very near to the heart of the Madikeri. The temple has both Islamic and Gothic
style
y of architecture. There is a tank in front of the temple
p and a footpath
p
leadingg to a
small Mantap.
Raja's Seat: Rajas Seat, literally meaning Seat of the King, is located at the western
end of Madikeri and is a well maintained garden with a great views of the hills and the
valley
ll below
b l and
d having
h i a smallll pavilion
ili inside.
i id
Abbey Falls: Abbey Falls also called as Abbi Falls is located 1 km from the town of
Madikeri. The waterfall is located between coffee plantations with coffee bushes and
spice estates with dense bushes and green trees where the Kaveri river cascades down
a rockface.
Igguthappa Devara Betta: This is situated near Ayyangeri forest in "padithara valley".
Igguthappa Devara Betta is a lofty peak and is a pilgrim centre for the Coorgs in
particular and other Hindus in general. The deity Subrahmanya is called as "Iggutappa"
by the kodavas.

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NOTES

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CONTACTS

DIRECTORATE OF INDUSTRIES & COMMERCE

Government of Karnataka
2nd Floor, Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road,
Bangalore 560 001, India.
Phone: +91 80 2238 6796
Fax: +91 80 2238 9909
Email: commissioner@karnatakaindustry.gov.in
Visit us at: www.karnatakaindustry.gov.in

Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board

(A Govt. of Karnataka Undertaking
#14/3 Rashtrothana Parishat Building
#14/3,
Nrupathunga Road, Bangalore-560 001, India
Ph : 91-80-2221 53 83,Fax : 91-80-2221 7702
Email: kiadb@mail.nic.in
Visit us at : www.kiadb.in

KARNATAKA UDYOG MITRA

A Government of Karnataka Organisation
3rd Floor, South Block, Khanija Bhavan,
Race Course Road,
Bangalore 560 001, India.
Phone: +91 80 2228 2392, 2238 1232
Fax: +91 80 2226 6063
Email: md@kumbangalore.com
Visit us at : www.kumbangalore.com

Karnataka State Industrial Investment &

Development Corporation Limited
#49,4th Floor, (East wing)
Race Course Road, Bangalore-560 001, India
Ph: 91-80-2225 8131-133 Fax : 91-80-2225 5740
Email : ksiidc@blr.vsnl.net.in
Vi it us att : www.ksiidc.com
Visit
k iid

The Joint Director, District Industries Centre

Udyambag, Belgaum-590 008
Ph : 2440430/2440852 Fax: 2441209
Email: jd-belgaum@karnatakaindustry.gov.in
jd belgaum@karnatakaindustry gov in

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