Work on Dharwad FMCG cluster to start this year; Project to create 1 lakh jobs: CM

The work on Dharwad FMCG cluster with a potential to provide employment for one lakh people would be started this year itself. The State government is offering special concessions for the project, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.
He was speaking after launching new food products of JS Group of companies. The country needs companies which are formed by the people, for the people and work to meet the needs of the country. Karnataka is a progressive state. About 180 Research institutions from all the sectors are functioning in Bengaluru. Karnataka and Bengaluru are contributing the lion’s share in IT, BT exports from the country, Bommai said.
Karnataka and Bengaluru are at the top in attracting Direct Foreign Investment in the country. International level jobs are being created in Bengaluru, Bommai said and invited the entrepreneurs to invest in Karnataka in industry and technology sectors to generate more employment.
Bommai appreciated the growth of JS Group of companies whose Teju brand of food products have gained immense popularity all over the country. The company has provided employment for about 4000 people, he said.