Economy & Infrastructure
Like most cities in India, Mysuru too has overhead power distribution cables criss-crossing the city. That means the power distribution network in Mysuru is of the overhead line type where poles are erected at the roadside on footpaths and electric lines are hung on them. Disadvantages of overhead power distribution There are many disadvantages to […]
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Train in need A new biweekly train to Okha/Rajkot from Mysuru (MYS) via Bengaluru (SBC), Hubballi (UBL), Belagavi (BGM), Pune, Kalyan (KYN)/Vasai road (BSR), Vadodara (BRC), Ahmedabad (ADI), Rajkot (RJT) and Jamnagar (JAM). The train provides connectivity to Saurashtra regions To date, there is no single dedicated train to the Saurashtra region of Gujarat from […]
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Karnataka version of the Golden quadrilateral expressway corridor connecting Tier 2 & 3 cities can create a miracle economy News in brief The time has come to replicate the center’s Golden quadrilateral expressway corridor in the state. The potential of Karnataka’s Tier 2/ 3 cities is HARDLY tapped due to various reasons and one among […]
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Synopsis Mysuru, with unique weather, soil conditions and talented people, is home to 18 GI(Geographical Indication) products, and one among them is “BETEL LEAF ” grown exclusively in and around Mysuru city. This article is introduced in two parts as a docu-series. The first part will shed some light on this leaf and in the […]
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Synopsis In the first part (Read Part-1) we have read about what makes Mysuru sandalwood oil special. In the second part, we shall understand the ways in which the government can kick-start the booming sandalwood economy. There is an insatiable demand for Sandalwood oil in the world market, whose rates have crossed USD 3000 per […]
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Synopsis “Mysore Sandal ” OR the Sandalwood grown in the Mysuru district, is a variety of sandalwood tree species that is said to be one of the few best assortments in the world. The aroma of the oil, extracted from this breed, grown in the typical climatic condition and the soil (available in the Mysuru […]
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Synopsis The land is to be treated like a commodity exactly the way we treat water, electricity, fuel, oil, coal, food etc. Like every other commodity, the land is also scarce that needs to be optimally used. Cities in the 21st century need to use their land to the utmost efficiency to provide a HIGH […]
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NEED FOR MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT HUB (MMTH-GNB) Even after doubling & electrification of Mysuru-Bengaluru railway line, full benefits are not being passed on to the commuters due to PLATFORM CONGESTION on either end. Moreover, commuters are paying higher fares for the express trains with no real express service. In most cases it takes about 45 Minutes […]
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An expressway to prosperity Preface In our previous article we had talked about how using the locally available resources one can build a MODERN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR in the region that stretches from Chamarajanagar to Bidar, all along the Kalyana Patha expressway (E-way). This article talks about the development of the towns and cities along the […]
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This article explores some of the technical challenges in implementing runway underpass and the way forward with regard to Mysuru airport runway expansion. Background Mysuru airport at Mandakalli is all set for expansion and the euphoria around it is only increasing with every passing day. Mysuru is currently the only tier 2 city of the […]
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Preface Side effects of Coronavirus: The global economy tanked due to several lockdowns, social distancing and closure of businesses. But one thing that has set the ball rolling is the unprecedented shift of focus from Metros to small towns. That means cities like Mysuru, Tumakuru, Mandya, Davangere, Ballari, Mangaluru, Udupi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Shivamogga, […]
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Preface “This article is written to tell the world how an ordinary looking Bidar Chamarajanagar expressway – NH150A can bring prosperity to the region. If the projects we propose are implemented in totality, It can permanently transform the region for good. It has the potential to create lakhs of jobs for the youth in their […]
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Cluster Approach to Strengthen the Local Electronic Industry Background Mysuru ESDM Cluster: India’s import of electronics goods like – TVs, Mobile phones, wearable electronic items, Cameras, automobile electronics, communication gears, computers, laptops, defence electronics etc. have skyrocketed and has gone over the roof. The import bill of electronic goods is on par with the import […]
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Scientific Urban Planning begining: In the late 19th century, evolution of a well-planned modern Mysuru town started off with a few wide roads radiating from the central fort area (now Amba vilas). The town went on to scientifically add public offices, market places, vast parks, along with a well-planned road network developed around the central […]
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It is the need of the hour for Mysuru Mysuru has serious connectivity issues, and it is more so with air-connectivity. It is because of this she is facing serious impediments with respect to her overall economic growth. Let’s do a brief study on the potential of Mysuru, and how it can be harnessed by […]
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ESDM – Electronic System Design & Manufacturing History Mysuru has traditionally been the land of creative thinkers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, storytellers, singers, so on and so forth, as the royal city saw tremendous encouragement and patronage offered by the kings of the time. However with the end of monarchy and the birth of democracy, this […]
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A sneak peek into the world of trillion dollar plus ESDM industry The Electronics System design and Manufacturing (ESDM), representing the electronics industry, encompases system designing and Manufacturing of simple to complex electronic devices/ instruments such as mobile phones, laptops, computers, music players, cameras, defence and medical electronics, avionics and space electronic systems. If we […]
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