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Karnataka Budget 2025: What Bengaluru Got & What It Didn't? Full Breakdown


Published on 2025-03-07 05:42:34 - Oneindia
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  • Karnataka Budget 2025 focuses on Bengaluru's development with metro expansion, road infrastructure, Cauvery Stage-6 project, and IT sector growth. Key takeaways inside!

The Karnataka Budget 2025 presented by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah includes several key allocations and initiatives for Bengaluru. The budget focuses on infrastructure development with Rs 1,500 crore allocated for white-topping roads, Rs 30,000 crore for the Namma Metro expansion, and Rs 1,250 crore for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Additionally, there are plans to enhance public transport with 1,300 new electric buses and the introduction of a new bus stand at Byappanahalli. Environmental measures include Rs 1,000 crore for lake rejuvenation and Rs 100 crore for the rejuvenation of the Arkavathi and Vrishabhavathi rivers. However, the budget has been criticized for not addressing critical issues like traffic congestion, waste management, and the lack of a comprehensive plan for the city's overall development. Notably, there was no mention of the long-promised Peripheral Ring Road, and the allocation for solid waste management was deemed insufficient by experts.

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