KPTCL to develop theme park in Hennur Biodiversity Center

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation is set to build a theme park here using its Corporate Social Responsibility funds, officials said on Friday. State Energy Minister K J George and Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre jointly laid the foundation stone for the park. Speaking on the occasion, George stated that the theme park would be built near the KPTCL station in the 5th Block of HBR Layout at an estimated cost of Rs 4.65 crore.

George emphasised that the park would serve not only as a recreational space but also as a hub for learning and community engagement. It will feature a training center, facilities to promote rural games, an open-air theatre, walking paths, an open gym, drinking water units, and toilet facilities.

The Energy Minister also instructed officials and contractors to ensure the project is executed to the highest standards of quality. Additionally, George and Khandre reviewed the transformation plans for Hennur Biodiversity Park. According to a statement from the Energy Minister's Office, the park located in the Sarvagnanagar Assembly constituency is set to undergo a comprehensive makeover at an estimated cost of Rs 2.75 crore.