Karnataka cabinet clears ₹135 crore Technology Park project at Blueberry Hills, Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Karnataka state cabinet has approved a proposal for the development of a new Technology Park at Blueberry Hills in Mangaluru, marking a major boost to the coastal city’s growing digital and innovation ecosystem.
The announcement was made by Priyank Kharge, Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, through a post on X on Friday. The minister, who is also the MLA from Chittapur, said the project aligns with the government’s efforts to promote regional technology clusters under the Local Economic Acceleration Program (LEAP).
Today, the state cabinet approved the proposal for the development of a new Technology Park at Blueberry Hills, Mangaluru. Spread across 3.28 acres, this ₹135 crore project will be developed under the PPP model and is expected to create over 11,000+ direct and indirect jobs.… pic.twitter.com/n7IOdIxrv7
— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) October 9, 2025
According to the minister, the project will be built on a 3.28-acre site at Blueberry Hills with a total investment of ₹135 crore. It will be developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and is expected to generate over 11,000 direct and indirect jobs once operational.
Kharge said the proposed Technology Park would feature Grade-A office space, modern infrastructure, and plug-and-play facilities to attract technology-driven enterprises from sectors such as IT, Fintech, and Marinetech.
“Mangaluru cluster alone contributes nearly 5.5% to Karnataka’s GSDP, underlining its importance as an emerging growth hub. With a strong IT, Fintech, and Marinetech presence and growing GCC (Global Capability Centre) investments, Mangaluru is fast becoming a destination for technology-driven enterprises,” the minister stated in his post.
The new tech park is expected to play a key role in decentralising Karnataka’s IT growth beyond Bengaluru, providing an impetus to Tier-2 innovation hubs across the state. It also complements the government’s broader goal of strengthening employment opportunities in coastal Karnataka by nurturing startups, digital service firms, and global technology partners.
The LEAP initiative, under which the project has been planned, aims to localise and scale Karnataka’s IT ecosystem, encouraging companies to expand operations in emerging cities with improved infrastructure and policy support.
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1,850 missing mobile phones recovered as Delhi Police focusses on victim-centric policing
New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth around Rs 4 crore in past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect", an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in outernorth Delhi, an official said on Saturday.
The recovered phones were traced from different parts of the country, including remote areas, through technical surveillance and sustained field operations, police said, adding that the devices were handed over to their owners during a programme at the Sports Ground, New Police Lines, Kingsway Camp.
The initiative focused on a victim-centric approach and aimed at strengthening public trust through proactive policing and coordinated efforts across states, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar Swami said.
As part of the programme, teams performed 'nukkad nataks' and screened awareness videos on cybercrime, drug abuse prevention, and senior citizen safety, sensitising the public about digital frauds and safety measures, officials said.
The initiative combines technology, investigation and community participation to ensure recovery of lost property and reconnect citizens with their valuables, they added.
