With reference to the investment proposals approved by the SLSWCC in Karnataka, consider the following statements: 1. The investment is projected to create 20,000 jobs across the state. 2. The total investment approved amounts to ₹6,825.93 crore. 3. The committee approved a total of 147 investment proposals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

SLSWCC approves ₹6,825.93 crore investment proposals to create 18,600 jobs across Karnataka

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims· 9 November 2026

Industrial policy and economic decentralization: a GS3 case study on mitigating urban-centric growth.

Why in news

The State-Level Single Window Clearance Committee (SLSWCC) approved 147 investment proposals totaling ₹6,825.93 crore to foster regional industrial development in Karnataka.

Background

The SLSWCC approved 36 major and 108 smaller projects across sectors including semiconductors and food processing. The investment is projected to create 18,600 jobs across Karnataka to boost growth beyond Bengaluru.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal investment approved by SLSWCC: ₹6,825.93 crore
FactTotal jobs expected to be created: 18,600
FactNumber of investment proposals approved: 147
FactKey industrial sectors included: semiconductors and food processing

Prelims practice question

With reference to the investment proposals approved by the SLSWCC in Karnataka, consider the following statements:

The investment is projected to create 20,000 jobs across the state.
The total investment approved amounts to ₹6,825.93 crore.
The committee approved a total of 147 investment proposals.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The investment is projected to create 18,600 jobs.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how single-window clearance mechanisms and regional industrial policies can mitigate urban-centric economic imbalances in developing states.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Spatial inequality: Addressing the concentration of industrial capital in tier-1 cities like Bengaluru
Regulatory efficiency: Reducing 'red tape' through streamlined single-window clearance for diverse industrial sectors
Employment generation: Linking industrial investment to large-scale job creation in rural and semi-urban clusters

Keywords: Single Window Clearance · Regional Development · Industrial Policy · Job Creation · Economic Decentralization

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