Shivakumar writes to Nirmala, seeks grants for Bengaluru infrastructure

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday wrote to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asking her for allocation of grants for infrastructure projects in Bengaluru. The letter comes in the lead up to the Union Budget due to be presented in the Parliament on February 1. Shivakumar mentioned projects such as the urban Tunnel to alleviate the traffic congestion at a cost of Rs 40,000 crores of which the State government was willing to provide Rs 19,000 Crores.

He also mentioned the elevated road along with Metro viaduct as a double-decker stretch for phase three of the Metro project at a cost of Rs 8,916 crores. The Deputy CM also noted the need for 17 major fly-overs spanning 99.50 kms across 11 high-traffic corridors to be built at an estimated cost Rs 12,000 crore. The need for buffer zones alongside Storm Water Drains (SWDs) at a cost of Rs 3,000 crores was also taken up. Shivkumar also mentioned the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), which includes a 73.04 kms long 8-lane road with 100 m right of way (RoW), which would cost Rs 27,000 crore. Lastly, grants were requested for the Cauvery Water Supply Scheme (CWSS) for the drinking water needs of Bengaluru.

“As a Member of Parliament representing Karnataka, you are well aware of Bengaluru's emergence as a leading hub for technological advancements and investment attraction, both domestic and International. With major investments by the Companies specializing in cutting-edge technologies, Bengaluru has transformed into a true global city, experiencing unprecedented growth.