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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Karnataka Digital Economy Mission unveils vision document for Mysuru
The Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) envisages a digital economy revenue of ₹10,000 crore for the Mysuru cluster by 2030. The Vision Document was unveiled here on Friday at the Mysuru Big Tech Show conducted on the Infosys campus. As per the document, the road map for Mysuru cluster envisages investment by large companies and augmenting the work force by 10-fold. The Mysuru cluster targets a digital economy revenue of ₹10,000 crore, support for over 2,800 start-ups, 1.5 lakh jobs by 2030 with enhanced rigour and focus on IT/ITES, Startups, ESDM etc. The newly established Vayu Assets announced an investment of ₹1,250 crore in the region to establish a PCB plant catering to domestic and intersional markets while an Indo-Taiwanese Joint Venture Project – MiPhil Semiconductors, also announced its entry into the Mysuru cluster. The KDEM said in a release that over the last 12 months, Mysuru had elicited strong interest from the industry to establish operations in the cluster and the continued efforts of KDEM had resulted in more than 15 companies setting up offices, leading to fresh employment. Mysuru was positioned as an advanced national innovation hub, intended to serve as a sustained contributor to India's goal of achieving 1 trillion dollar digital economy by 2030, it added. Mysuru Big Tech Show 2025 showcased the next generation of innovators, offering access to investors, market exposure with government backing from the Government of Karnataka, and mentorship from top ecosystem enablers. The event witnessed participation by over 500 delegates, 45 plus global speakers, oer 80 start-ups among others. Officials and State government representatives who participated in the panel discussions deliberated on several aspects to make Mysuru a growth catalyst in the mission backed by the regions strong education focus. The release cited Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Science & Technology, who pointed out that Mysuru was presently the second largest IT exporter in the State contributing ₹5,000 crore annually. Mysuru's existing plug and play infrastructure spans almost 500,000 sq ft and more than 10,000 co-working seats with an approximate 200,000 sq ft of upcoming facilities together with a Global Technology Centre. ''As we look ahead, we aim to make Mysuru India's most 'infrastructure ready' hub, with a highly trained skilled workforce making it a magnet for global investments. We believe Mysuru can truly become the poster-boy to deliver on the State's digital ambitions,' she added. Some of the other areas of discussion included future ready skills for future industries; bridging the youth-industry gap; aspirational vocational education; global mobility and quality assurance, among others.
India Gazette
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Taiwan's Vie Vision Pictures boards Arjan Bajwa starrer 'Demon Hunters' for distribution
Cannes (Paris) [France], May 14 (ANI): The Indo-Taiwanese film Demon Hunters, starring Arjan Bajwa, has taken a major step forward as Taiwan's top distribution company, Vie Vision Pictures, has come on board to release the film in Taiwan. The announcement was made at the Cannes Film Market 2025. The action buddy-comedy marks the collaboration between India and Taiwan and is the first film of its kind between the two countries. The film, directed by award-winning Taiwanese filmmaker Mei-Juin Chen, is produced by Light House Productions and Kleos Entertainment Group. Set in both India and Taiwan, Demon Hunters revolves around the story of a paranormal YouTuber from Taiwan and a tech engineer from India. The two are forced to work together to fight a mysterious supernatural force. Apart from Bajwa, the film also stars popular Taiwanese actor JC Lin and veteran actor Jack Kao. Producer Cindy Shyu, in a statement shared by the makers, expressed her excitement, saying, 'We are thrilled to partner with Vie Vision Pictures to bring Demon Hunters to Taiwanese audiences.' 'Vie Vision's commitment to the development of Taiwanese titles and globally resonant content makes them the ideal partner for this trailblazing project,' added Gayathiri Guliani, Co-Producer, Kleos Entertainment Group. Meanwhile, the film is still in post-production and is expected to hit theaters in winter 2025. (ANI)
