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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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Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), Karnataka, India

Who
Karnataka government, Institute for Sustainability, Employment and Growth Foundation (ISEG Foundation), Chief Secretary
What
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.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:13:58 GMT · 3h 22m ago
Where
Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR), 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 economic development plan for the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR) could significantly boost India's economic output, create millions of jobs, and reduce development pressures on Bengaluru by creating new growth centers in surrounding areas, impacting regional demographics and infrastructure.

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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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