Karnataka's new chief minister D.K. Shivakumar requested a special grant of Rs 26,000 crore from the Centre for Bengaluru's infrastructure.

Delhi, Bengaluru, India

Who

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

What

When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:34:27 GMT · 2h 23m ago

Where

Delhi, Bengaluru, India ·

Why

Bengaluru's contribution to the national economy and the need to strengthen infrastructure and sustain its global competitiveness.

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How this affects you

The requested Rs 26,000 crore grant, if approved by the Centre, would significantly boost Bengaluru's infrastructure development, including metro projects and road upgrades, potentially enhancing its economic output and maintaining its status as a global IT hub.

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India Today
https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/why-dk-shivakumar-prodded-modi-to-bet-rs-26000-cr-on-bengaluru-2927822-2026-06-16
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