Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 21 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron on Wednesday on the sidelines of the ongoing Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister stressed the state's commitment to offering support to investors leveraging its industry-friendly environment and talent poll.
CM Siddaramaiah highlighted the state's "highly progressive" industry policy and invited investments under the government's ambitious 'Queen City project.'
"There are immense opportunities for industries in Bengaluru, and we are hosting the Global Investors Meet in February next year. Under the government's ambitious Queen City project, investors can explore further opportunities. Our state's industrial policy is highly progressive, and with excellent air connectivity to most cities, the government is ready to extend full support for investments in Tier-2 cities," the Chief Minister said.
At least 15 UK-based firms are participating in the ongoing Bengaluru Tech Summit.
Cameron confirmed the participation of several British delegations in the upcoming Global Investors Meet and Aero India event in February next year in the state. She also highlighted that 30 students from Karnataka's government colleges are undergoing a 15-day academic exposure program in London.
Additionally, a collaborative initiative between the British High Commission and Karnataka aims to provide scholarships for female students in the state. This agreement, valid for three years, would offer scholarships for postgraduate studies in the UK, specifically for women graduates from government colleges in Karnataka. This year, 15 students will benefit from the program, she said.
Deputy High Commissioner Chandru Iyer, Additional Chief Secretary to the CM LK Atheek, Political Secretary to the CM Nasir Ahmed, and Govindaraju were present during the meeting.
The three-day Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 which kicked off on November 19 will conclude today. (ANI)