How Bangalore become the IT Hub
In this blog we will go through the transformation of Bangalore “ The Capital of Karnataka which has emerged as the IT Capital of India , and called silicon Valley of India .
Introduction : – Bengaluru is the capital city of the state of Karnataka . It is founded by Kempe Gowda , who built a mud fort at the site in 1537 .Now it is also known as “ Silicon Valley Of India “ . The city’s name comes from a kannada word ‘ Bengaluru . Bangalore became the capital of Mysore state after India gained Independence. In 1956 , Mysore was renamed as Karnataka . In 2006 the city’s official name was changed from Bengalore to Benguluru .
A Strong Educational and Research Ecosystem :Bengalore has a vibrant Scientific Ecosystem with centre such as the Indian Institute of Science ( IISC ) and the National Institute for Mental Health and Neuroscience . With a strong scientific leadership like that of CV Raman and J.C Ghosh , the Institute steadily grew and nurtured a number great personalities like Homi . J . Bhabha , Vikram Sarabhai , Satish Dhawan any many more .
List of Research Institute in Banglore has grown to include the Raman Research Institute , Indian Stastitical Institute etc are the prominent centre make it research and education hub and gathered the students are researches from the whole country . Banglore became lucrative for students and researchers .
Birth place of Startups in India
The 1990 was a turning point for the city . India’s Economic liberalisation in 1991 opened door for global investment and Bangalore quickly become a preferred destination for foreign companies looking to tap into the Indian Market .
Companies like Infosys Wipro and Tech Mahindra founded by local entrepreneur began expanding rapidly , they offered software development , consulting and IT service to global clients , positioning Banglore as a Keyplayer in the Outsourcing Industries . By Mid 1990’s Banglore has developed a reputation as a hub for high tech outsourcing , which was furthur boosted by the rapid growth of companies like Microsoft and Cisco opening office in the city .By the end of 1990’s the city evolve into a tech startups . The ability of skilled workers , high quality infrastructure and growing investor interest helped foster a vibrant startup culture .During this time , companies like Flipkart , Myntra rose to prominance draws attention from global tech giant and investors .
In 2010 , it emerged as one of the most important IT hub Globally .The city become home to office of major international firms like Google , Amazon and Intel .
The government continued to invest in infrastructure and forms policies to support the growth of the IT industry . The rise of co working spaces , startup incubators and accelerators in the city further continued to Bangalore ‘s growing reputation as a city where new ideas could thrive . There are also many other factors leads to the development of the IT Hub includes the easily accessibility , Climatic Condition etc.
Despite its success , Banglore does face challenges , including traffic congestion , rising real estate prices , and infrastructure strain .
However , the cities reputation as a global IT hub continue to endure , and it remains a hot bed for technological innovation and now a days hub for the startup culture also .Bangalore transformation as a “ Silicon Valley “ of India stand as one of the most compelling success stories in the world of technologies . Bangalore from a sleepy garden city to one of the most important for IT Hub in the world is a remarkable treatment to the power of vision , policy and collaborations .As Bangalore continues to grow , it will remain at the forefront of India’s Technological revolution and a key player in the global tech Landscape .
