Question: Harohalli Industrial zone is situated in which of the following States?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Karnataka
(c) Telangana
(d) Kerala
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On October 1st, 2017, the Centre has given its green light to the combined development of Harohalli industrial zone in Ramnagara district of Karnataka.
- The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB)’s proposal is to build a multi-product industrial park in about 904.86 hectares.
- The Union environment ministry has given environment clearance (EC) for combined development of phase II and III of Harohalli industrial park in Karnataka.
- The cost of the project is pegged at Rs 1,561 crore and is expected to generate 23,500 jobs.
- In the proposed industrial park, KIADB will develop common infrastructure like roads, water sources, power, drainage and street lightening, among others, as well as social infrastructure facilities like banks, post office, canteen, and primary health centres.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/9115986_Green-nod-to-Karnataka–s-Rs-1-561-cr-Harohalli-industrial-park
http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/green-nod-to-karnataka-s-rs-1-561-cr-harohalli-industrial-park-117100100066_1.html