Davangere

Known as the Manchester of Karnataka, Davangere has a dominant textile sector that is set to grow along with the food processing sector which provides the highest employment in the district. Agriculture is the highest contributor to the economic development of Davangere. The major crops of the district are paddy, maize and pulses like red gram, green gram and black gram. It cultivates other crops like groundnut, sunflower, sugarcane and cotton. The district is also known for growing flowers like jasmine and marigold. The soil and climatic conditions favor horticulture cultivation here. Animal Husbandry is another major activity providing supplementary income. Textile constitutes approximately 13% of SSI industry units in the district, and a focused apparel park is in the pipeline to enhance this sector. The soil and climatic conditions favor horticulture cultivation here.