Acceleration and Spatial Distribution of Industrial Activity in Karnataka

This Article attempts a disaggregated analysis of industrialisation and spatial spread of the manufacturing sector at the industry level, district level and regional level. The analysis points out at limited industrial acceleration (meager contribution of Modem Industrial Sector), and increasing capital intensity.

Spatial spread of industrial activity continues to be uneven and volatile. Industrially better developed districts attract more of industrial activity. Influence of growth pole is not positive. Industrial density is more in better developed districts.

Efficacy of incentive and concession schemes can be improved if they go with goad infrastructural facilities. Labour intensity can be increased with much more human resource development.