Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was present at the inaugural function of the sixth edition of Bangalore India Nano. While speaking at the event, he has affirmed that the state government is ready to provide increased budgetary support for the nanotechnology-led initiatives.

There are a number of recommendations that have been made by the CNR Rao, heads of the vision group of nanotechnology. Some of the suggestions includes coming up with academia and industry.

Siddaramaiah has affirmed that the state government has also proposed a plan in which nano come will be made in Bangalore. The state government seems to be quite serious about the expansion and development of the technology.

It has been said so as it has allocated 14-acres of land on Tumkur Road. The area will be used to come up with Indian Institute of Nano Science & Technology and the funding from the same will come from the central government.

"The purpose of science research is to address challenges of common man in myriad areas with solutions that will have greater value for our citizens", affirmed Siddaramaiah.

He continued by affirming that the government's support has proved quite beneficial for the state to speed up the process.