PM Narendra Modi in Bengaluru: ₹15,600 Crore Projects, Metro Pink Line Inauguration and Vande Bharat Express Take Centre Stage

Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: Major Boost to Public Transportation

One of the biggest highlights of Modi's visit is the inauguration of the elevated section of Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.

Developed at an estimated cost of ₹3,470 crore, the elevated section is expected to improve connectivity across southern Bengaluru and provide additional transportation options to thousands of daily commuters.

Bengaluru's growing traffic congestion has become one of the biggest challenges facing residents, employees and businesses. The expansion of the metro network is expected to reduce dependence on private vehicles and improve urban mobility.

The Prime Minister is also scheduled to undertake a metro journey from Tavarekere towards IIM Bangalore.

Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express to Improve Connectivity

Another important development is the introduction of the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express.

The service is expected to strengthen railway connectivity between Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Goa.

The train will connect important destinations, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar.

The initiative is expected to benefit tourists, business travellers and passengers travelling between Karnataka's coastal districts and Bengaluru.

Improved railway connectivity could also provide fresh opportunities for tourism and economic activity in coastal Karnataka.

₹15,600 Crore Development Package for Karnataka

The Prime Minister's visit includes several important infrastructure initiatives across Karnataka.

Major projects cover renewable energy transmission, railway modernisation, petroleum infrastructure and urban transportation.

Among the important investments are:

• Bengaluru Metro Pink Line: ₹3,470 crore.

• Renewable energy transmission infrastructure in Koppal and Gadag: ₹4,450 crore.

• Bidar solar energy transmission infrastructure: ₹1,370 crore.

• Renewable energy infrastructure covering Davanagere, Chitradurga and Ballari: ₹3,450 crore.

• Additional renewable energy transmission infrastructure: ₹1,100 crore.

• Underground LPG storage facility in Mangaluru: ₹850 crore.

• Devangonthi petroleum marketing terminal: ₹330 crore.

These investments are expected to strengthen Karnataka's infrastructure and support industrial growth, energy security and economic development.

Four Railway Stations to Receive Modern Facilities

Railway infrastructure development is another important component of the visit.

Four railway stations — Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road — are scheduled for inauguration after redevelopment under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

The redevelopment aims to provide improved passenger facilities, modern infrastructure and a better travel experience.

The Prime Minister will also dedicate the 45-kilometre Bagalkot-Wandal railway doubling section and the electrification of the 55-kilometre Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section.

These developments are expected to strengthen railway operations and improve regional connectivity.

Mangaluru to Get Major LPG Storage Infrastructure

Karnataka's coastal region will also receive a significant infrastructure boost through the inauguration of an underground LPG storage facility in Mangaluru.

With a capacity of approximately 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility is expected to strengthen India's energy storage capacity and improve LPG supply security.

The Devangonthi petroleum marketing terminal near Bengaluru is another important project aimed at strengthening petroleum product storage and distribution.

PM Modi to Attend Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram

Before the infrastructure programmes, Modi is scheduled to participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the headquarters campus of S-VYASA University.

The institution has been working towards integrating traditional Indian yoga practices with modern scientific research.

The Prime Minister's programme includes laying the foundation stone for the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launching the S-VYASA off-campus centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

The celebrations are being organised under the theme 'Towards Viksit Bharat 2047'.

Modi to Visit Mysuru for Planetarium Inauguration

Following his Bengaluru programme, the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Mysuru.

One of the major attractions will be the inauguration of COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.

The planetarium features advanced LED dome technology and is expected to become an important centre for astronomy education and scientific awareness.

Modi will also participate in a tree plantation programme under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative.