The Indian press said the move was confirmed by the state’s large and medium industries minister, Murugesh Nirani.
Nirani said the project coincides with the government’s strategy to establish Karnataka as a hot-spot for food processing. “The proposed Coca-Cola plant will go a long way in helping farmers, especially those growing horticultural crops, to find a ready market for their produce,” he added.
The proposal came four days after Nestle India announced plans to set up a instant noodles and condiments manufacturing unit in Mysore, the second largest city in Karnataka.