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Karnataka government launched an initiative to transform the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR) into a global hub for innovation, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and sustainable urban development by 2037.

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Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), Karnataka, India

Who
Karnataka government, chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Institute for Sustainability, Employment and Growth (ISEG) Foundation
What
Karnataka government launched an initiative to transform the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR) into a global hub for innovation, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and sustainable urban development by 2037.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:35:25 GMT · 3h 11m ago
Where
Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), Karnataka, India ·
Why
The initiative aims to expand BMR's economy to between $390 billion and $420 billion by 2037, creating an additional 2.5 million to 3 million jobs.
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This ambitious economic master plan for Bengaluru aims to significantly boost the region's GDP and employment through AI, advanced manufacturing, and major infrastructure projects like a circular rail network and Metro expansion. The successful execution could position Bengaluru as a top global economic center over the next decade, with potential ripple effects on India's overall economic growth and attracting international investments.

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    Karnataka government launched an initiative to transform the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR) into a global hub for innovation, technology, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, and sustainable urban development by 2037.
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    The Karnataka government is preparing a long-term economic development plan for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), with projections of expanding the regional economy to between $390 billion and $420 billion and creating up to three million jobs by 2037.
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    The Karnataka government is preparing a long-term economic development plan for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR).
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