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Mysore - Economy: Encyclopedia II - Mysore - Economy

Industries including those manufacturing Tyres (Vikrant Tyres), Textiles (K. R. Mills, now Atlantic Mills), Electronic Systems (L & T), Earth moving and Mechanical Systems (BEML), Silk Factory (KSIC) and those producing software (Infosys, Wipro) along with Education, Tourism are significant contributors to the economy of Mysore. Education and research at the University of Mysore, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL),Central Seri ...

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Mysore: Encyclopedia II - Mysore - Economy

Mysore - Economy

Education and research at the University of Mysore, Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL),Central Sericultural Research & Training Institute(CSRTI), Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology(CIPET), All India Institute of Speach and Hearing (AIISH), Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Regional Institute of Education,various medical,dental,pharmacy, engineering, and science colleges, Tourism centered around numerous attractions and the Dushera Festival, contribute to the economy and fame of Mysore.

Articles made of silk, Ivory and Sandalwood are some of the most famous products of Mysore, making significant contributions towards commerce in Mysore.

The economy experienced reverses during the last few decades, as some of the major industries like Ideal Jawa (Automobiles), K. R. Mills (Textiles) closed down and several people became unemployed. However some revival efforts, like those of K. R. Mills (Atlantic Mills) helped improve the situation. In recent years the software industry has grown and could expand further to become the most significant contributor.

As the divisional headquarters of Mysore Division and as the Railway Junction, administrative and railways are other major employers in Mysore.

Improvements in progress, like doubling of Railway tracks, and building of the a four lane expressway, between Mysore and Bangalore will bring significant growth to the economy of Mysore.