Karnataka is about to launch the Better Bengaluru Built-in Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, envisioned as India’s first and largest synthetic intelligence-powered metropolis, Deputy Chief Minister D Ok Shivakumar mentioned on Thursday. Unfold round 9,000 acres and situated simply 30 km from Bengaluru, the challenge will probably be developed because the state’s subsequent central enterprise hub, primarily based on the work-live-play mannequin.
Addressing farmers and officers on the deputy commissioner’s workplace in Ramanagara, Shivakumar mentioned the Authorities was dedicated to constructing the township throughout the authorized framework. “I’m not able to go to jail like former CM Yediyurappa by denotifying lands. This challenge will go forward, however with full transparency and truthful compensation,” he mentioned.
The “AI metropolis” is designed as Bengaluru’s second central enterprise district, with over 2,000 acres earmarked for AI-based industries and ancillary items. A 300-m-wide enterprise hall will join main highways, together with STRR, NH-209, NH-275, and NICE Street, guaranteeing seamless connectivity.
The township is predicted to draw international traders, multinational companies, and know-how startups. It is usually anticipated to create lakhs of job alternatives in info know-how, AI, and companies, with a “local-first” coverage to make sure alternatives for Karnataka’s youth, in accordance with officers.
“Lakhs of younger individuals from our state will profit from new jobs and skilling centres that may put together them for AI-driven industries,” mentioned Shivakumar.
By shifting financial actions to Bidadi, the challenge goals to ease Bengaluru’s visitors load with ring roads, expressways, and walk-to-work planning. Over 1,100 acres of parks and open areas will make the Better Bengaluru Built-in Township one of many greenest city areas within the nation.
First proposed in 2006 throughout H D Kumaraswamy’s tenure as chief minister, the challenge has seen a number of delays, together with withdrawal by developer DLF and central coverage adjustments. It regained momentum in 2023, when the Better Bengaluru Bidadi Good Metropolis Planning Authority was upgraded because the Better Bengaluru Growth Authority.
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With the Cupboard approving the challenge in February 2025 and a preliminary land acquisition notification issued in March, the state authorities moved to implement the township after practically twenty years.
The township spans 8,493 acres throughout 9 villages, together with 6,731 acres of personal land and 750 acres of presidency land, with 1,012 acres of waterbodies.
Shivakumar meets protesting farmers
Financially, the challenge is backed by over Rs 20,000 crore—Rs 2,950 crore from the Bengaluru Metropolitan Area Growth Authority’s inside funds and Rs 17,500 crore from monetary establishments with a state assure. “There was some dialogue on borrowing Rs 10,000 crore to offer good compensation to farmers. Let me guarantee you, we’re prepared with funds,” Shivakumar mentioned.
Calling farmers “companions in growth,” Shivakumar harassed that their pursuits can be safeguarded. “We don’t want to amass even one acre greater than what’s notified, however I can not launch lands which are already beneath acquisition. Over 70 per cent of landowners—together with Kumaraswamy’s spouse and son—have already sought compensation. I’ll work with the remaining 30 per cent to discover a answer,” he advised farmers who have been protesting in opposition to land acquisition plans.
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The challenge will characteristic a mannequin rehabilitation and resettlement coverage beneath the 2013 Act, offering annuities of Rs 30,000–Rs 50,000 per acre yearly for landowners and Rs 25,000 per 12 months for landless households till compensation is settled. Eligible households may even obtain housing websites, employment assist, and particular certificates for training and jobs.
A 300-m-wide enterprise hall with 90-m arterial roads will join the township to main highways, together with STRR Street (9 km), NICE Street (11 km), Mysuru-Bengaluru Freeway (5 km), and Bengaluru-Dindigul Freeway (2.2 km).
The challenge additionally consists of the rejuvenation of the Byramangala lake, with a proposed Rs 750–1,000 crore funding for lake therapy, wetlands, and parks. A 100 million-litres-per-day sewage therapy plant has been deliberate by the Bangalore Water Provide and Sewerage Board to assist this initiative.
The joint measurement certification course of will start on September 11, with 15 skilled groups utilizing a cell app to make sure transparency. The method will conclude inside 90 days, with the ultimate land acquisition notification due in December 2025.
‘Payouts for landowners inside 30 days’
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The Authorities has additionally set a transparent compensation and growth timeline for the Better Bengaluru Built-in Township. Financial payouts for landowners will probably be accomplished inside 30 days after the conclusion of the land acquisition course of, whereas absolutely developed websites will probably be handed over inside one 12 months. The whole township challenge itself is focused for completion inside three years, in accordance with officers.
Responding to farmers’ considerations, Shivakumar rejected requires denotification, “There isn’t a provision in legislation to take particular selections just for Bidadi. Any such transfer will have an effect on all land acquisitions in Karnataka. We’ll proceed legally, guaranteeing truthful compensation.”
On comparisons with previous initiatives, he mentioned, “DLF had taken this land however dropped it citing Vrishabhavathi water. Of the 9,600 acres, 912 acres have been allotted for industries with compensation of Rs 1 crore per acre. Nobody opposed it then. Why oppose it now?”