Govt to partner with Tata Technologies to upgrade 150 ITIs in Karnataka

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November 6, 2020

Bengaluru, Nov 6: The Karnataka government on Friday has entered into an agreement with Tata Technologies Limited to upgrade and modernize 150 Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) and thereby increase employment opportunities for the youth in the State.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, Asia Pacific President, Tata Technologies, Anand Bhade and Secretary to the government, Department of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and livelihood, S Selva Kumar among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Yediyurappa said that the agreement would enable the youth to have excellent skill training based on industry demand and on the other hand industry would have a skilled workforce. The state and the industrial sector would mutually benefit from this agreement.

Deputy Chief Minister C N Ashwathnarayan, who was also present, said that through this programme it is expected that more than one lakh youth would get better employment opportunities every year. Apart from this ten new courses are being initiated based on the demands of the industries.

There are in all 1713 ITIs in the State, out of which 270 are government and remaining run by Private. There are about 1.8 lakh students.

Along with Tata Technologies, about 20 companies are contributing Rs 4.080 crore from the CSR fund. The remaining amount would be provided by the state government. These ITIs would be upgraded at a cost of Rs 30 crore each.
As many as 300 trainers from Tata Technologies and Associate industries would impart training.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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January 31,2026

Bengaluru: The shooting incident involving CJ Roy, founder of the Confident Group, has once again put the spotlight on a businessman whose life has swung between flamboyant global success and persistent controversy at home.

Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

A tale of two cities

Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

Heavy police presence in Langford Town

Following the incident, police personnel from the Central division were deployed outside the Confident Group building in Langford Town, which also houses the Slovak Honorary Consulate in Bengaluru.

The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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