
Karnataka's Call for a Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Boost: Aiming for Global Metropolis Status
Published on: Aug. 10, 2025, 5:35 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar urged PM Narendra Modi to allocate Rs 1.5 lakh crore for infrastructure in Bengaluru, citing rapid urbanization. With projects like urban tunnels and RRTS, he argues funding would elevate Bengaluru to a global city standard, akin to Delhi.