Bengaluru, NFAPost: Karnataka Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T has nominated GoodWorks Group Corporate Affairs Vice President Gilbert Millicent Nathan to the Technical Committee of Karnataka GCC Policy.
Talking to TheNFAPost, GoodWorks Group Corporate Affairs Vice President Gilbert Millicent Nathan said it is a great opportunity to be part of the policy framework initiative of the Karnataka state government.
“I am happy that it is a great recognition for our company as GoodWorks has become a member of the Karnataka GCC Policy implementation committee. This is a recognition of GoodWorks Group’s capability and experience in contributing to the tech & GCC ecosystem in Karnataka, and an opportunity to engage deeply with the government to achieve collective goals for all of us,” said GoodWorks Group Corporate Affairs Vice President Gilbert Millicent Nathan.
GoodWorks Group Corporate Affairs Vice President Gilbert Millicent Nathan also pointed out that Karnataka is emerging as a leading global innovation hub, hosting over 500+ Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and accounting for 35% of India’s GCC workforce.
“Karnataka’s rich and diverse talent ecosystem, supported by strong social infrastructure, makes it a prime destination for GCCs, attracting global firms that benefit from the state’s skilled, affordable workforce across various industries. GCCs serve the parent organisation, managing a range of global functions like research and development, IT services, business process outsourcing, and more, ultimately driving innovation, reducing costs, value addition and expanding the corporation’s global impact,” said GoodWorks Group Corporate Affairs Vice President Gilbert Millicent Nathan.
The Karnataka GCC Policy 2024-2029 aims to consolidate this leadership position by attracting 500 new GCCs, generating $50 billion in economic output, and creating 3.5 lakh jobs by 2029. Global Capability Centres have evolved from back-office roles to become crucial drivers of innovation and value creation for multinational corporations (MNCs).
Karnataka, particularly Bengaluru, is central to this evolution, housing 30% of India’s GCCs. The state’s leadership in AI, deep-tech, and digital transformation places it at the core of India’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion digital economy. The policy is well-aligned with this vision, supporting not only MNCs but also start-ups, academia, and local industries to collaborate seamlessly.
Karnataka’s vision for its GCC ecosystem by 2030 is one rooted in sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. The policy emphasizes on sustainable business practices, workforce empowerment, adaptive work models etc.
Arvian Research points out that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah while presenting his 17th Budget announced several schemes and initiatives aimed at leveraging the state’s dominance in the GCC and IT sectors.
“Under the Local Economy Accelerator Program (LEAP), launched last year with an outlay of ₹1,000 crore, the government in the 2026–27 Budget will launch a Super 100 industry–academia adoption programme to boost employment opportunities, in collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission, a non-profit backed by the state,” states Arvian Research.
To incubate entrepreneurs in Tier-II and Tier-III cities such as Hubballi, Kalaburagi, Hosakote, and Mysore, Arvian Research points out that the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS) will set up plug-and-play LEAP Labs.
