Ahead of Modi visit, Karnataka steps up pressure on Centre seeking higher central share for Bengaluru Metro

Published 11 Nov 2026, 18:15 IST

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Karnataka is launching a campaign for metro funding. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar highlighted the state's financial burden due to project delays and land costs. The government seeks faster Central approvals for the proposed 37.8-km…

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 18:15 IST

Ahead of Modi visit, Karnataka steps up pressure on Centre seeking higher central share for Bengaluru Metro

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Karnataka is launching a campaign for metro funding. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar highlighted the state's financial burden due to project delays and land costs. The government seeks faster Central approvals for the proposed 37.8-km…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 19:06 IST

Karnataka bears 84% of Bengaluru metro project costs, seeks greater Centre funding

Of the ₹77,891 crore combined project outlay for metro phases 1, 2, 2A, 2B and the estimated cost of Phase 3, Karnataka was contributing ₹65,291 crore, while the Centre's share was ₹12,600 crore, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda says

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