Summary:
Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board ( KIADB ) will establish an exclusive cluster for SC-ST entrepreneurs at Kelageri industrial area in Dharwad.KIADB is forming the cluster at an estimated cost of Rs 7.89 crore to encourage Dalit and Adivasi entrepreneurs to scale up their operations. Such entrepreneurs should be given priority in the proposed clusters,” he added.Ningappa Woderhalli, an industrialist, said the governments have been encouraging SC-ST entrepreneurs but the cluster will further help entrepreneurs of these communities to come forward and start their own business. Hubballi: Here is good news for entrepreneurs belonging to Dalit and Adivasi communities of Dharwad district. “Although the cluster will further help SC-ST entrepreneurs, most of the benefits are reaped by those who are economically sound in the communities while those who are economically weak struggle to start their own industries. “Since the Kelageri industrial area is surrounded by educational institutions and residences, green industries will be established in the industrial area as other industries may cause pollution and cause inconvenience to people living around,” added Sathish.The green industries which will be established include food, fabrication and others..