Dakshina Kannada
Dakshina Kannada is known as ‘The Cradle of Indian Banking’ and has the only fertilizer manufacturing unit in the state. Headquartered around Mangaluru (Mangalore) City, Dakshina Kannada is a popular destination for the cultivation of areca nut, coconut, cashew and paddy. Major food crops grown here include black gram, green gram, sugarcane, cocoa, pepper and vanilla. Dakshina Kannada is one of the most industrialized districts in the state. The district offers excellent projects under the Chemicals and Petrochemical sector. A dedicated Petrochemical SEZ and an oil refinery are in the pipeline. The district also has access to the New Mangaluru (Mangalore) port which is the ninth major port in India.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Dakshina Kannada has a 21.32% forest cover including the dense evergreen forest of the Western Ghats. It has 34.17% of uncultivated land and 24.94% of remaining available land. Land Bank Area: 429.8 acres
Water
Dakshina Kannada has four rivers - Nethravathi, Gurupura, Payaswini and Kumaradhara. Extensive irrigation systems using groundwater and water from the reservoirs and canals aid in irrigating the land.
Power
Power supply transmission is done by Mangaluru (Mangalore) Electricity Supply Company Ltd. Average annual consumption of power in the district for industries is 19.18 MU and for domestic usage is 594.51 MU.
Natural Resources
Dakshina Kannada has natural resources like silica sand, bauxite, lime shell, ornamental stone, building stone and ordinary clay.
Human Resources
Dakshina Kannada is home to leading educational institutes like the National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka Krishi Vignan Kendra, Mangaluru (Mangalore) University, National Research Centre for Cashew and College of Fisheries for agro-related education/ training.
Connectivity
Access to three international airports and one domestic airport connects Dakshnina Kannada to all the major cities. Three national highways, NH17 NH 48 and NH 13 provide road connectivity, and a 227 km railway line across eight railway stations connects the district to all major cities in India. The district also has access to the infrastructure at the New Mangaluru (Mangalore) Port.
Living in Dakshina Kannada
Temperatures in Dakshina Kannada vary between 21 degree celsius and 34 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
Healthcare
85
Allopathy Hospitals
2
Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
281
Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes
72
Primary Health Centres
8
Community Health Centres
Places of interest
Major Occupation
Hotels Nearby
Four-star and Five-star Hotels Available
Education
2022
Schools
201
PU Colleges
143
Degree Colleges
17
Medical College
12
Polytechnic Colleges
18
Engineering College
Famous For
Industries Growing With Karnataka
BASF India Ltd.
New Mangaluru Port Trust
Campco
Lamina Foundries
Goan Fresh Marine Exports Private Ltd.
Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Smart City Mission In Karnataka | Urban- Infrastructure | NA | KUIDFC | Conceptualization |
| Development of Cruise Tourism | Tourism | 105 | Tourism Department | Conceptualization |
| Commercial Complex at Moodabidri Municipal Town, Dakshina Kannada | Urban- Infrastructure | 25 | KUIDFC | DPR Prepared/ Bidding Stage |
Additional Projects
- EPIP Park to be established for which DPR is under preparation. KBITS is the implementing Agency.
- IT SEZ to come up in Mangaluru for which DPR is under preparation. KBITS is the implementing Agency.
- Construction in Progress- Development of New Airport Terminal and an alternate road by KRDCL.
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District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Yeyyadi,
Mangaluru 575 008
Phone: 0824-2212494/2214021,
Fax: 220476
Email: [email protected]
Other Contacts
Additional Chief Secretary to Government Commerce & Industries Department
# 106, 1st Floor, Vikasa Soudha, Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi, Bengaluru 560 001, India
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Commissioner for Industrial Development Director of Industries and Commerce
No. 49, South Block, Khanija Bhavan
Race Course Road Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2238 6796
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Chief Executive Officer
Invest Karnataka Forum
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Managing Director
Karnataka Udyog Mitra
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No.49,
Race Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone : 91-80-2228 2392, 2228 5659; 2238 1232
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Managing Director
Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
VTPC Building, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru-560001.
Phone: 080-2286 0644, 2253 4444
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Chief Executive Officer and Executive Member Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board
4th & 5th Floor, East Wing, Race
Course Road, Bengaluru 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 2226 5383, 2226 7900
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