Gadag
Gadag is the fast emerging hub for the power sector with a 4555 MW wind power project and 700 MW gas-based unit. With a land bank of 3200 acres and a proposed steel zone; Gadag is on the fast track to development. Gadag has a good focus on the agriculture sector, mainly growing pulses and oilseeds. Horticulture crops in the region include a wide variety of fruits. Medicinal and aromatic plants like amla, ashwagandha, citronella and lemongrass are also grown in Gadag. The MSME cluster in power loom, textile training college and a large talent pool of skilled workers forms a perfect ecosystem for the textile sector here. Other focus sectors include sugar industries, machine tools, furniture and paper products.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Gadag is spread across a total area of 4,65,715 hectares. The agro-climatic conditions across its two zones with both black and red sandy soil help in cultivating varied crops.
Water
Gadag has access to the Malaprabha river flowing in the adjoining district. Barring north and northwestern part of the district which is irrigated by canals, Gadag largely depends on groundwater resources for irrigation.
Power
Transmission to the district is done by Hubbali (Hubli) Electricity Supply Company Limited (HESCOM). However, power generation is handled by various organizations like NTPC, KPCL and alternate sources like windmills in Gadag.
Natural Resources
The district has natural resources like quartz, iron ore, sand, clay and stone.
Human Resources
The education network is filled with varied disciplines to aid all-round development. Some of the key institutes are Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), S. A. Manvi Law College, Rajiv Gandhi Ayurvedic Medical College and RTE Society’s Rural Engineering College.
Connectivity
Bengaluru and Goa international airports along with two domestic airports provide excellent connectivity to the district. It has good rail connectivity across many broad-gauge rail links with new proposed railway lines adding more accessibility. NH63 and NH 218 pass through the district, and Karwar and Mangaluru provide good access by sea routes.
Living in Gadag
Temperatures in Gadag vary between 17 degree celsius and 37 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
Healthcare
4
Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
482
Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes
2
Community Health Centres
39
Primary Health Centres
47
Government Hospitals
Places of interest
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Hotels Nearby
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Healthcare
93
PU Colleges
19
Degree Colleges
7
Polytechnic Colleges
3
Engineering College
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Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Development of Road From Bagalkote to Gadag (one package of KSHIP) | Transportation | Part of 7000 | KSHIP | DPR Under Preparation |
| Development of Road From Gadag to Honnali (one package of KSHIP) | Transportation | Part of 7000 | KSHIP | DPR Under Preparation |
| Development of Airstrips in Karnataka | Transportation | NA | KSIIDC | Conceptualization |
| Establishment of Modern Abattoirs in ULB’s | Agri-Infrastructure | 6 | DMA | DPR Under Preparation |
| Development of Agro-Logistics Hub | Agri-Infrastructure | 680 | KAPPEC | DPR Under Preparation |
District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
District Administrative Building,
2nd Floor, Room No. 221, Hubli Road,
Gadag – 582103
Phone: 08372-230771/23139
Fax: 230429
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
Phone: +91 80 2225 2443
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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
Email: [email protected]
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Chief Executive Officer
Invest Karnataka Forum
3rd Floor, Khanija Bhavan (East Wing), No. 49, Race Course Road, Bengaluru – 560 001, India
Phone: +91 80 22205333
Email: [email protected]
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
Email : [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kumbangalore.com
Managing Director
Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)
VTPC Building, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru-560001.
Phone: 080-2286 0644, 2253 4444
Email: [email protected]
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
Email: [email protected]
Visit us at: www.kiadb.in