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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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Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, Karnataka, India

Who
Karnataka government, Chief Secretary, Institute for Sustainability, Employment and Growth Foundation (ISEG Foundation)
What
The Karnataka government is preparing a long-term economic development plan for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR).
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:13:58 GMT · 3h 21m ago
Where
Bengaluru Metropolitan Region, Karnataka, India ·
Why
The plan aims to expand the regional economy to between $390 billion and $420 billion and create up to three million jobs by 2037.
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This ambitious plan could significantly boost the economy and employment opportunities in one of India's fastest-growing metropolitan areas, potentially influencing regional development strategies and infrastructure investments.

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  1. Economics1h 59m ago
    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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  2. Economics3h 21m ago
    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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