Archive · 3 Nov 2025
Karnataka Floats Tender for Rs 135 Crore Mangaluru Tech Park
Karnataka, a state in India, wants to build a new big office park for technology companies in a city called Mangaluru.
This park will cost a lot of money, about 135 crore rupees, and is planned to create over 11,000 jobs.
The government hopes this will make Mangaluru an important place for tech jobs, like Bengaluru, but in a different part of the state.
It will be built on about 3 acres of land and will have modern offices and facilities.
The plan is to work with private companies to build and run it.
While some people are happy about new jobs, others think the government should invest in other, less developed parts of the state instead.
They feel cities like Kalaburagi are being overlooked.
Karnataka government has initiated a Rs 135 crore technology park project in Mangaluru.
The tech park aims to create over 11,000 direct and indirect jobs and boost the region's economy.
It will be developed on 3.28 acres in Derebail, Mangaluru, with a built-up area of 3.52 lakh sq ft.
The project will follow a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT) approach.
The initiative is part of the state's 'Beyond Bengaluru' vision to distribute IT growth and has faced some criticism regarding equitable development.
- Who
- Karnataka government (through KEONICS)
- What
- Floated a tender for a Rs 135 crore technology park
- When
- Tender to be finalised by December 2025; Announced on November 1
- Where
- Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To decentralise IT ecosystem, create jobs, and develop Mangaluru as an economic powerhouse and high-growth corridor.
Supporters of Mangaluru Tech Park
Critics of Mangaluru Tech Park
Economic Growth and Job Creation
Supporters of Mangaluru Tech Park
The tech park is a significant move to decentralize Karnataka's IT ecosystem, create over 11,000 jobs, and transform the Mangaluru-Udupi-Manipal region into an economic powerhouse.
Critics of Mangaluru Tech Park
While acknowledging Mangaluru's potential, critics argue that similar investments are needed in underdeveloped regions like Kalaburagi, which face a significant exodus of graduates due to limited local opportunities.
Investment Priorities
Supporters of Mangaluru Tech Park
Mangaluru's strategic location, talent pool, educational institutions, and existing infrastructure make it an ideal hub for IT, fintech, and marine technology, aligning with the 'Beyond Bengaluru' vision.
Critics of Mangaluru Tech Park
Concerns are raised about why Mangaluru was prioritized over other districts and questions are asked about potential political favoritism in awarding projects, contrasting it with the allocation of a data center to Visakhapatnam.
Equitable Development
Supporters of Mangaluru Tech Park
The project aims to distribute IT growth and attract operators by offering lower operational costs, catering to the existing IT professionals and startups in Mangaluru.
Critics of Mangaluru Tech Park
There is a strong call for more balanced growth across all of Karnataka's 31 districts, highlighting the educational resources in regions like Kalaburagi and the demand for tech parks in areas like Vijayanagara-Ballari.
- Project Cost
- Rs 135 crore
- Location
- Derebail, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Area
- 3.28 acres
- Built-up Area
- 3.52 lakh sq ft
- Expected Jobs
- Over 11,000 direct and indirect
- Development Model
- Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
- Tender Approach
- Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOT)