Karnataka invites Intel to set up chip-making units in state

In a press release on Wednesday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan invited chip major Intel to set up manufacturing units in Mangaluru or Belagavi.

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwath Narayan on Wednesday invited chip major Intel to set up manufacturing units in Mangaluru or Belagavi.

"There is a port in Mangaluru while Belagavi is a few hours from a port in Goa," he was quoted as saying in a press release. The release referred to the connectivity through sea to export the chips made in Karnataka.

Karnataka invites Intel to set up chip-making units in state

The deputy chief minister said the government would ensure ease of business for Intel to set up its units.

Ashwath Narayan, also in-charge for IT, BT, held a video conference with Intel India head Nivruti Rai and other top executives.

Rai, while announcing Rs 1 crore as a donation to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, appreciated Karnataka government's way of handling COVID-19, the release said.

Director, Intel (business operations), Manas Das handed over a cheque for the sum to the deputy chief minister.