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Karnataka
Keshava Temple, Somanathapura, Karnataka, India.
Karnataka possesses a diverse manufacturing sector supported by its rich mineral resources. The state's industrial landscape includes:
- Heavy Industry: The state hosts iron and steel mills in Bhadravati and heavy engineering works located in Bengaluru.1
- Textiles and Sericulture: Karnataka is a major producer of mulberry silk through its long-established sericulture industry, centered in Bengaluru and Mysuru. The state also engages in cotton milling and general textile manufacturing.1
- Consumer and Industrial Goods: Other significant manufacturing activities include sugar processing, food production, and the manufacture of electrical machinery, fertilizers, cement, and paper.1