Published on: July 7, 2025

KDEM DIGITAL ECONOMY VISION FOR MYSURU

KDEM DIGITAL ECONOMY VISION FOR MYSURU

NEWS – Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) unveiled its Vision 2030 for Mysuru at the 5th Mysuru Big Tech Show 2025.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Aims to develop Mysuru into a $10 billion digital economy, generate 1.5 lakh jobs, and support 2,800+ startups.
  • Mysuru is a key hub under the ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ initiative, promoting tech growth in Tier-2 cities.
  • The Mysuru Cluster Vision Document 2025 outlines growth in IT/ITeS, ESDM, GCCs, Startups, and Talent.
  • Global Technology Centre (10,000 seats) and EMC 2.0 (235.5 acres) to boost infrastructure.
  • KDEM Skill Centre to train 50,000+ professionals, with 90% assured placement.
  • Kochanahalli SEZ, PCB Park, and Airport Phase I are strategic projects to enhance connectivity and industrial capacity.
  • Mysuru is Karnataka’s second-largest software exporter and ranked 4th in Deloitte’s emerging tech hubs list.
  • Government support includes digital connectivity, policy facilitation, and industry partnerships.
  • Over 15 companies have already begun operations, creating 750+ new jobs.
  • By 2030:
    • 25+ IT firms, 12 GCCs, 10+ ESDM units
    • ₹500+ crore private investment
    • 90+ global Letters of Intent
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)

·        Initiative of the Government of Karnataka to accelerate growth and investments in the IT sector.

·        Objective: To function as a knowledge bridge between the Government of Karnataka and industry.

·        Key Features:

o   A not-for-profit, Section ‘8’ organization.

o   Driven by highly skilled, energetic, and dynamic professionals.

o   Under the aegis of the Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology.

·        Industry Partners: ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). + IESA (Indian Electronics and Semiconductor Association) + NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Services Companies).