Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who visited Delhi last week, met Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on April 25, 2026 and discussed development plans for Bengaluru and other cities in the State. Photo: Special Arrangement
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the Karnataka government has submitted 1,082 urban development projects to the Centre, with a total estimated cost of ₹1.25 lakh crore.
Mr. Shivakumar, who visited Delhi last week, met Union Urban Development Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on April 25 and discussed development plans for Bengaluru and other cities in the State.
He said the Centre has earmarked ₹1 lakh crore under the Urban Challenge Fund for urban development, of which ₹5,000 crore has been allocated for cities in Karnataka. “Certain criteria have been prescribed, and we have submitted proposals for 1,082 projects. Of the total project cost of ₹1.25 lakh crore, the Centre is expected to contribute around ₹32,000–₹35,000 crore,” he said.
Published – April 26, 2026 03:36 pm IST
