Mandya
Famous for the very first hydroelectric project in India, Mandya has a rich legacy of prominent personalities overlooking its growth and progress. The oldest sugar factory on its soil has won Mandya the designation of a food processing and sugar zone by the Government of Karnataka. The district ranks third in sericulture across the state with 40, 000 sericulturists working to add a technology edge to sericulture. Mandya also grows spices like coriander, ginger and turmeric as well as a wide variety of flowers. Additionally, the handloom cluster is well established here and the ecosystem is strengthened by the presence of textile majors like Welspun, Gokaldas, Shahi Exports among others.
Infrastructure & Resources
Land
Mandya has a land utilization of 33.91% for agriculture, holding 27.53% of uncultivated land and 4.26% forest cover along with 34.29% remaining land.
Water
Cauvery, Hemavathi, Shimsha, Lokapavani, Veera Vaishnavi and Paschimavahini are the six major rivers in the district. Two major reservoirs Krishnaraja Sagar and Hemavathi aid the district in irrigation.
Power
Power transmission in Mandya is done by Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation Limited (CESC).
Natural Resources
The mineral reserves in the district are distinct with granite, building stone, sand, quartz, felsite and ornamental stone.
Human Resources
Notable institutions in the district include PES College of Engineering and PES Law College. Several other institutions and technical centres provide skilled resources.
Connectivity
Along with two international and three domestic airports 97 km of railway line with 15 railway stations connects the district to major cities. Two national highways NH 48 and NH 209 provide road access. Kochi, Chennai, Karwar and Goa ports aid connectivity across sea.
Living in Mandya
Temperatures in Mandya vary between 20 degree celsius and 35 degree celsius. The district has all the basic amenities and provides excellent access to resources.
Healthcare
132
Allopathy Hospitals
45
Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes
10
Community Health Centres
5
Indian System of Medicine Hospitals
115
Primary Health Centres
Places of interest
Major Occupation
Hotels Nearby
Business Hotels Available
Education
2513
Schools
142
PU Colleges
23
Degree Colleges
6
Polytechnic Colleges
3
Medical Colleges
6
Engineering Colleges
Famous For
Investment Opportunities
Projects
| Project & Description | Industry Sector | Estimated Cost (INR Crores) | Agency | Status |
| Development of Mega Cattle Feed Manufacturing Plants | Agri Infrastructure | 600 | KMF | NA |
| Development of 2000 Mt Cold Chain Storage Facility | Agri Infrastructure | 300 | KMF | NA |
| Development of Health Drinks, FuncIonal & Ready to Eat Foods, Flavoured Milk, Milk Shakes etc. Manufacturing Plant | Agri Infrastructure | 160 | KMF | DPR Under Preparation |
| Mega Food Park at Bannenahalli village of K.R. Pete Taluk (Total extent 300 acres) | Agri Infrastructure | NA | KMF | NA |
Additional Projects
- Readymade Garments Textile park (Basaralu Village) – 200 acres
- Granite & Food Processing (Malavalli Taluk) – 350 acres
- Pharmaceuticals sector at Maddur Taluk – 350 acres
- Formal Approval for Anagahallipura SEZ Srirangapatna Taluk for Wipro and Highstreet Developers – 29.94 Hectares and 44.25 Hectares
District Contact
Joint Director
District Industries Centre
Near KSFC, Subhash Nagar,
Mandya – 571 401
Phone: 08232-224098/221358
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