<p>Efforts arebeing made to develop tier-II and tier-III cities in Karnataka, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said.</p>.<p>Speaking at 'Invest Karnataka Road Show' here on Wednesday night, he said it was time to seek investment for tier-II and III cities in the state.</p>.<p>Joshi said Bengaluru was becoming more congested and efforts were being made to decongest the capital city, adding there was need for tier-II and III cities to develop.</p>.<p>"Keeping that in mind, we thought that in entire Karnataka there should be some investment and some industries we should set up," he added.</p>.<p>While agriculture continues to get top priority from the government, Joshi said it (agriculture) alone cannot cater to the requirements of a family for employment and that other sectors should also grow.</p>.<p>The intention is to support agriculture and supporting industries also, Joshi said.</p>.<p>He highlighted the strengths of Karnataka, including abundant availability of power, responsive administration, friendly industrial atmosphere.</p>.<p>In his region of Hubballi-Dharwad, infrastructure and air connectivity have improved, the Minister added.</p>
<p>Efforts arebeing made to develop tier-II and tier-III cities in Karnataka, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said.</p>.<p>Speaking at 'Invest Karnataka Road Show' here on Wednesday night, he said it was time to seek investment for tier-II and III cities in the state.</p>.<p>Joshi said Bengaluru was becoming more congested and efforts were being made to decongest the capital city, adding there was need for tier-II and III cities to develop.</p>.<p>"Keeping that in mind, we thought that in entire Karnataka there should be some investment and some industries we should set up," he added.</p>.<p>While agriculture continues to get top priority from the government, Joshi said it (agriculture) alone cannot cater to the requirements of a family for employment and that other sectors should also grow.</p>.<p>The intention is to support agriculture and supporting industries also, Joshi said.</p>.<p>He highlighted the strengths of Karnataka, including abundant availability of power, responsive administration, friendly industrial atmosphere.</p>.<p>In his region of Hubballi-Dharwad, infrastructure and air connectivity have improved, the Minister added.</p>