Ananthesh V. Prabhu, who has been elected as president of the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Mangaluru for 2023-24, has said that working for the establishment of a knowledge centre in Mangaluru is high on the agenda of the KCCI.
A KCCI release on Monday quoted him, while addressing members after the election on Saturday, as saying: “A prominent initiative on the KCCI’s agenda for the near future is the establishment of a Knowledge Centre. This center will serve as a hub for sharing valuable information and promoting economic growth. It will work closely with educational institutions and government agencies to provide training and support in areas such as taxation, laws, IOT technology through workshops, webinars, and instructional materials,”
“The KCCI is dedicated to work for improving regional connectivity and infrastructure. The plans include taking up matters relating to enhancing connectivity to Bengaluru, collaborating on Bharatmala Pariyojana Projects, advocating for the relocation of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) office to Mangaluru, fostering industry-academia connections, and supporting the growth of family businesses,” he said.