Mangaluru: The much-awaited Plastic Park at Ganjimutt is set to allot plots to entrepreneurs looking to set up industrial units. The 104.2-acre Plastic Park project is being developed jointly in collaboration with the govt of India and the govt of Karnataka.A total of 41.1 acres of industrial land is currently available for allotment under the initiative to develop 79 industrial plots. The Canara Plastic Forum has officially invited applications from entrepreneurs to establish industrial units at the upcoming Plastic Park in Ganjimutt, Dakshina Kannada district. Of this, 30.8 acres have been allocated for general category entrepreneurs, while 10.2 acres is reserved for SC/ST entrepreneurs. The provisional allotment rate for the land has been set at Rs 95 lakh per acre.Entrepreneurs can submit their applications online through the Invest Karnataka portal. All submitted applications will be reviewed by the Allotment Committee, with final project approvals subject to consideration by the Investment Approval Committee.Project coordinator Gokuldas Nayak told TOI that while industrial plots are earmarked on 41.15 acres, the remaining land will be reserved for the green belt, common facilities, including roads and other related purposes. “Entrepreneurs will be allowed to set up only plastic-related industries in the allotted plots. The allotment process has begun, and a selection committee involving the principal secretary and other top officials will finalise the list. While those who are applying for plots in the general category will have to pay the provisional allotment rate, applicants belonging to SC/ST communities will be given a 25% subsidy,” he said.The Plastic Park was originally sanctioned when late Union minister D Ananth Kumar was the Union minister for chemicals and fertilisers. Later, Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta took the initiative to clear hurdles related to land disputes and expedite the process. The state govt approved the revised master plan for the Plastic Park in March 2026.
