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The Karnataka government is accelerating growth in the plastics and polymer sector by developing dedicated plastic parks in Mangaluru and Vijayapura, according to Industries Minister M B Patil. The specialised parks will offer modern infrastructure to support manufacturing, research and skill development. A new campus of the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology will be set up in the Mangaluru park to train skilled manpower and promote innovation. In Vijayapura, around 200 acres will be allocated for plastic units based on industry needs. The initiative aligns with India's rapidly expanding plastics industry and is expected to boost industrial investment, employment generation and demand for purpose-built industrial real estate across the state.
The Karnataka government is taking concrete steps to accelerate the growth of the state's plastics and polymer sector by setting up dedicated plastic parks in Mangaluru and Vijayapura district, Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil said in Bengaluru. Speaking at the launch of PLASTINDIA 2026, the minister said these specialised industrial parks would be equipped with modern facilities to support polymer and plastics enterprises and strengthen Karnataka's position in the sector. Advertisement
Patil said that as part of the Mangaluru Plastic Park project, the Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology would establish a new campus within the park. He said the institute would focus on training skilled manpower and promoting research and innovation in polymer science, addressing the industry's growing demand for technically qualified professionals. According to the minister, the presence of a dedicated training and research facility would enhance the competitiveness of companies operating from the park.
The minister also said that around 200 acres would be earmarked for plastic industrialists in the Mulawada Industrial Area in Vijayapura district. He added that plots would be allotted based on the specific requirements mentioned by applicants, enabling both large manufacturers and smaller units to scale operations efficiently. The state, he said, was committed to providing industry-ready land and infrastructure to support investment-led growth.
Referring to the broader outlook, Patil said India's plastics industry had witnessed strong expansion over the past decade, growing from around USD 15 billion to approximately USD 37 billion. He said the sector was projected to reach USD 50 billion by 2026, reflecting sustained demand across packaging, automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, and infrastructure segments. This growth, he said, was expected to translate into significant employment generation, with industry jobs projected to rise from about four million currently to nearly 5.5 million by 2026.
The minister said the plastics sector currently contributes about 1.5 per cent to India's gross domestic product and was expected to account for nearly 2 per cent by 2026. He described the sector as a sunrise industry that was driving industrial expansion and value addition across the country.
Patil said Karnataka was backing its industrial ambitions with extensive infrastructure development. The state currently has more than 200 industrial areas spread across over 85,000 acres and is developing new investment zones to meet future demand. He also flagged concerns around plastic waste generation, particularly in urban areas, and said effective waste management would be critical to achieving environmental sustainability. He assured that the government would extend full support to entrepreneurs willing to invest in recycling and waste management solutions, positioning sustainability as a parallel growth opportunity for the sector.
Source - PTI
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