State Cabinet clears ₹12,150 cr. Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township in Ramanagara
The Karnataka State Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) to develop the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township in Ramanagara district. Designed as a self-sufficient and eco-friendly urban space, the township will be built on the Work-Live-Play concept, integrating residential, economic, and recreational zones for balanced development.
Spanning 8,943 acres across 10 villages in Ramanagara and Harohalli taluks, the project will be overseen by the Greater Bengaluru Development Authority (GBDA) under the Karnataka Urban Development Authorities Act, 1987. The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has already acquired initial land for the township, which is estimated to cost ₹12,150 crore.
Strategically positioned near major industrial hubs such as Harohalli and Bidadi Industrial Estates, the township will be well-connected to key transport routes, including the Bengaluru-Mysuru national highway (NH-275), Bengaluru-Dindigul highway (NH-209), and NICE Road. Metro connectivity through Mysuru Road and Kanakapura Road is also planned, alongside a proposed 60-metre-wide road linking NH-275 and NH-209 to ensure seamless transit.
With a five-year completion timeline, financial incentives such as stamp duty exemptions and registration fee discounts are proposed to attract investors and landowners. While no financial support is expected from the State Budget, regulatory approvals and exemptions similar to those granted for the Dr. Shivaram Karanth Layout are anticipated to accelerate relocation from central Bengaluru and encourage investment in the new township.
Development will begin with the residential sector, where landowners will be compensated with plots. The project aims to integrate local village settlements, preserving traditional communities while promoting social and economic inclusivity. Essential infrastructure, including a stable water supply from the Cauvery River and a robust electricity network, will further enhance the township’s viability.
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Delhi Police reunites 194 missing persons with their families
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has traced and reunited 194 missing persons with their families in April, an official said on Friday.
This includes 45 missing or kidnapped children and 149 adults rescued between April 1 and April 30 this year, he said.
Under the under 'Operation Milap', investigators relied on a combination of local intelligence and technical surveillance, including scanning CCTV footage and circulating photographs of the missing individuals at public places such as bus stands, railway stations, and auto and e-rickshaw stands.
To track movements, enquiries were conducted with drivers, conductors, vendors and other local sources, while records of nearby police stations and hospitals were checked. Informers were also roped in to gather leads, the police said.
Among police stations, Kapashera reported one of the highest rescues tracing eight minor children and 21 adults, while Delhi Cantonment police traced 30 people, including one minor.
The police said that since the beginning of the year, a total of 542 missing persons, comprising 143 children and 399 adults, have been traced and reunited with their families in the district till April 30.
