K'TAKA one of the fastest growing states in India:CM

Highlighting Karnataka's investment potential, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday said the state is the fourth largest and one of the fastest growing ones in India, growing at 9.6 per cent, besides attracting FDI of USD 37.67 billion during April 2000 to March 2019.

He stressed the need for establishing a positive relationship between growth and jobs to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth.

"This is Karnatakas moment and the State stands at a crucial moment in its history with an unprecedented opportunity for transformation," Yediyurappa said.

"I look forward to seeing Karnataka becoming even more active on the global stage where our utmost priority will be to establish a positive relationship between growth and jobs to achieve strong, sustainable and balanced growth," he said.

The Chief Minister was addressing the Times Network India Economic Conclave 2019-South chapter here.

Yediyurappa said the state has taken concrete steps and continues to design policies, schemes in alignment with the grand vision for Karnataka "a global manufacturing and technology leader and a pioneer in driving sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth."