Agriculture Agriculture is one of the main occupation of the State and nearly accounts for 65 percent of the workforce. Paddy, Jowar, ragi, Bajara, maize, wheat and pulses are some of the important crops of the State. Industry One of the leading industrial State of the Country, Karnataka has been attracting both domestic and foreign investment and is home of some of the leading Indian and Multinational Corporates. The State is rich in mineral resources.
Important minerals are iron ore, copper, manganese, chromite, china clay, limestone and magnesite.
It is the Main gold producing State in India. The State is well linked with road, rail, air and Sea port network. Bangalore, Belgaum, Mangalore and Hubli are the main airports in the State. Tourism Bangalore known for variety of Parks is the main tourist attraction in the State. Mysore Brindavan Gardens, Srirangapattana are famous places of tourist interst.