Karnataka government set to launch India's first knowledge health innovation research city

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will officially begin work on the first phase at a ceremony in Vidhana Soudha, as per official sources.

The Karnataka government will launch its "Knowledge Health Innovation Research-City" (KHIR-City) on 26 September. This project, the first of its kind in India, aims to transform the state's innovation sector. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will officially begin work on the first phase at a ceremony in Vidhana Soudha, as per official sources.

The KHIR-City will cover 2,000 acres, with the initial phase developed on 500 acres. The project is expected to attract an investment of over ₹40,000 crore and create around 100,000 jobs, including both direct and indirect employment, according to officials.

Drawing from models like Singapore’s Biopolis and the US Research Triangle Park, KHIR-City will also incorporate elements of Bengaluru’s Electronics City. The city will be located between Doddaballapura and Dobaspet, about 50 km from Kempegowda International Airport.

KHIR-City is expected to make a significant contribution to the state's economy by boosting exports and creating a hub for world-class universities, hospitals, innovative industries, and research institutions.