Indian Social Forum celebrates Kannada Rajyotsava in Al-Khobar
Saudi Arabia, November 5: The Indian Social Forum Karnataka State division recently celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava at Gulf Darbar Restaurant at Al-Khobar in Saudi Arabia to commemorate formation day of Karnataka state.
The event was inaugurated by displaying the Kannada flag and playing state anthem of Karnataka followed by series of events like Kannada skit, felicitation ceremony, recitation of Kannada poems, quiz competition and stage programmes .
Indian Social Forum Karnataka State Eastern Province president Mohammad Shareef presided over the event.
Delivering the keynote speech, ISF State committee member Arif Jokatte highlighted the importance of Kannadigas’ role in building peaceful nation. Indian Fraternity Forum General Secretary Sajid Valavoor, Mohsin from Karkala Association of Saudi Arabia, Nizar from Rezayath Sparrow Company, Syed Safdar from Indian Embassy School of Dammam, Jamiatul Falah Dammam president Nizamuddin and DKSC Eastern Province president Hathim Kanchi were present as Chief Guests.
Documentary video was displayed during the event depicting the Karnataka’s beauty and unity in diversity . ISF Dammam Block team played an eloquent and funny skit which showed the variety of the Kannada language within different regions of Karnataka and the generous and kind attitude of Kannadigas. Spot quiz, pick & speech, Kannada songs and other cultural programmes were also held during the event.
Dakshina Karnataka Sunni Center (DKSC) was felicitated for successfully establishing various educational institutions under the umbrella of ‘Al-Ihsan Educational Trust’ at Muloor in Udupi. DKSC representatives Hathim Kanchi, Abdul Azeez Muduthota, Ismail Katipalla and Basheer Vardara received the memento.
Jamiathul Falah was also felicitated for its contribution in the field of education in Coastal Karnataka since 30 years. Jamiatul Falah representatives Nizamuddin Sheikh, Imran Karkala, Shareef Karkala and Azeem Alam received the memento.
ISF president Mohammad Shareef, State Committee members Arif Jokatte and Shareef Addoor felicitated the respective organizational representatives. ISF members Shareef Krishnapura welcomed the gathering. Irshad Haleyangadi hosted the event and Rizwan Sastana delivered the vote of Thanks.
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K'taka govt, Taiwan's Allegiance Group sign MoU to establish industrial technology innovation park
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka government on Friday signed an MoU with Allegiance International Co Ltd of Taiwan to establish an Indo-Taiwan Industrial Technology Innovation Park (ITIP) in the state, with a proposed investment of around Rs 1,000 crore.
The MoU was signed by Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, Director, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Lawrence Chen, VP, Allegiance Group in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Minister for Electronics, IT & BT Priyank Kharge, and senior officials.
The project will be undertaken by the Allegiance Group with a proposed investment of around Rs 1,000 crore, leading to the creation of about 800 direct jobs via the companies setting up operations in ITIP over a period of 5 years, the IT&BT Minister's office said in a statement.
The ITIP will serve as a dedicated hub for Taiwanese companies in electronics and semiconductors, fostering advanced manufacturing, R&D, and innovation. This collaboration aims to strengthen Karnataka's position as India's leading destination for Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) and accelerate the growth of the semiconductor ecosystem in the state.
Key highlights of the MoU include establishment of a world-class industrial park to house Taiwanese firms in electronics and semiconductor sectors; development of a robust supply chain ecosystem for components, PCBs, and chip design; creation of high-value jobs and skill development programmes in collaboration with academic institutions; and promotion of technology transfer and global best practices to enhance India's competitiveness in electronics manufacturing.
CM Siddaramaiah said this partnership marks a significant step towards realising Karnataka's vision of becoming a global hub for electronics and semiconductor innovation.
"The ITIP will attract cutting-edge technology and investments, creating opportunities for our youth and strengthening India's position in the global value chain," he said.
Minister Priyank Kharge said Karnataka has led India's technology revolution and continues to dominate in innovation, deep-tech talent, and semiconductor design.
"This partnership will accelerate our efforts to build a robust electronics and semiconductor ecosystem. We are committed to creating a level playing field and ensuring that Karnataka remains the preferred destination for global investors in advanced technologies," he said.
Lawrence Chen said, "We are excited to collaborate with Karnataka, a state known for its technology leadership. The ITIP will be a catalyst for Taiwanese companies to expand in India and contribute to the growth of the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem."
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