A women-led industrial park initiative was recently launched in Gowribidanur, Karnataka. The FLO Bangalore Industrial Park, spanning 50 acres, aims to facilitate the entry of women, particularly first-generation entrepreneurs, into manufacturing and large-scale enterprises. This initiative, inaugurated by FICCI FLO Bangalore, signifies a significant step towards breaking traditional barriers for women in the industrial sector.
The Industrial Park, strategically located in Gowribidanur, offers connectivity and growth potential while avoiding the congestion of Bengaluru’s industrial zones. By establishing a women-led hub in an emerging region, the project focuses on creating local employment opportunities and fostering regional ecosystems. Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development, emphasized the inclusive and future-oriented approach of the FLO Bangalore Industrial Park.
Designed as a comprehensive ecosystem for women entrepreneurs, the Industrial Park provides essential support services such as single-window approvals, access to financial institutions, and guidance on business planning. It aims to simplify processes for first-generation entrepreneurs and plans to offer shared facilities like skill development centers and creche facilities. Dodda Basavaraju, Managing Director of Karnataka Udyog Mitra, praised the collaboration between government and industry in supporting women-led industrial development.
Former MLA Sowmya Reddy and social worker M.V. Rajeev Gowda were among the dignitaries present at the inauguration ceremony.
