Minister Addresses the staff at the Infosys Development Centre in Hubballi

Govt Committed to Innovation Corridors, Says MB Patil at Infosys Centre

Bengaluru Express
Hubballi, Aug 7: Wishing for the Hubballi Infosys Centre to grow to a global scale, MB Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, on Wednesday said that the government is committed to developing innovation corridors in Mysuru, Mangaluru, and Belagavi.

Addressing the staff at the Infosys Development Centre in Hubballi, he suggested that the company should consider expanding its presence to other districts across North Karnataka as well.

Attributing the success of the Hubballi Infosys Campus to the government’s efforts in creating a conducive ecosystem in Tier-2 cities, the Minister remarked that Infosys has become an inseparable part of Karnataka’s development journey. “The Hubballi Infosys Campus currently employs over 1,000 professionals. The Hubballi-Dharwad region has 43 engineering and 127 degree colleges, with nearly 35,000 students,” he noted.

He further stated that along with promoting the IT sector, the government has prioritised enhancing connectivity, skill development, and quality infrastructure. “We will continue working towards attracting global companies and talent to the North Karnataka region,” Patil explained.

Highlighting future trends, the Minister observed that Artificial Intelligence, the digital revolution, and sustainable development would be key drivers in the days ahead. In this context, he added, companies like Infosys, by continuing their success in regions like Hubballi, could help realise broader goals of regional development.

IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge, Infosys Executive Vice President Sunil Kumar Dhareshwar, Rajaneesh Malaviya, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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