Coastal Karnataka is establishing itself as a significant employment destination beyond India's tech capital. With a 17% year-on-year expansion, Mangaluru and Udupi now host 2.8 lakh skilled professionals, reflecting a strategic shift in workforce distribution. This regional growth indicates increasing corporate investments, improved infrastructure, and enhanced career opportunities attracting talent retention in these coastal cities. The emerging ecosystem challenges Bengaluru's monopoly and positions Karnataka's western coast as a viable alternative for business expansion and professional development.

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