Karnataka CM requests ₹1.15 lakh crore for Bengaluru infrastructure
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the central government for a massive ₹1.15 lakh crore grant to repair and upgrade Bengaluru's infrastructure after recent floods.
He also wants fairer funding for less developed regions like Kalyana Karnataka and Malenadu, tying these demands to a bigger push for more balanced tax sharing from the Centre.
Grant could be a game-changer for city life and jobs
Bengaluru is a major tech hub, but its roads and drainage have struggled with flooding—so this grant could be a game-changer for city life and jobs.
Siddaramaiah is also fighting back after Karnataka lost out on thousands of crores when its share of national taxes was cut.
He's urging changes so states that contribute more to India's GDP get a fairer deal, which could mean better development not just in cities but in rural areas too.
This whole move is about making sure growth—and government support—reaches everyone across Karnataka.