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The Karnataka government has approved an integrated suburban township project worth around INR 18,000 crore near Bengaluru, covering nearly 7,481 acres in Bidadi and Ramanagara. Planned as a mixed-use development, the project will include residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Around 6,650 acres will be acquired from private landowners with compensation options in cash or developed land. The project will be funded through institutional borrowings, state support, and land monetisation. It is expected to decongest Bengaluru and support planned expansion by creating a new economic and residential hub.
The Karnataka government has approved a large integrated suburban township project in the southern part of Bengaluru with an estimated cost of around INR 18,000 crore. The development will span approximately 7,481 acres across Bidadi and Ramanagara, forming part of a broader plan to expand the Bengaluru metropolitan region in a more structured manner. Advertisement
The project is planned as a mixed-use township with residential, commercial, and industrial components. The aim is to create a self-sustained urban cluster where people can live and work, reducing dependency on the main city. Officials indicated that the township is expected to support decentralisation by shifting part of the economic activity away from central Bengaluru, which continues to face pressure on infrastructure and housing.
Out of the total land required, nearly 6,650 acres will be acquired from private landowners. The state has approved a compensation model offering either monetary payment of over INR 2 crore per acre or developed land of about 9,693 sq ft per acre. This approach is intended to address concerns of landowners while ensuring smoother acquisition. The process will be carried out under existing land regulations, with efforts to limit disputes that have affected similar projects in the past.
The funding structure includes a mix of institutional financing and internal resource generation. The state government will provide a guarantee to raise around INR 7,500 crore from financial institutions such as HUDCO. The remaining amount is expected to come from agencies including the Bangalore Development Authority and through monetisation of land parcels and civic amenity sites under the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region Development Authority.
The township is part of a wider strategy to develop suburban growth corridors around Bengaluru, including areas like Devanahalli, Hoskote, and Nelamangala. These locations are already seeing infrastructure upgrades such as improved road networks and proposed rail connectivity, which are expected to support long-term urban expansion and attract private investment.
The proposal has been under discussion for some time as part of the government’s plan to develop satellite townships to manage rapid urbanisation. The project had faced opposition from local groups over land acquisition and compensation terms. With the approval now in place, the focus will shift to implementation, including land pooling, infrastructure planning, and phased development.
Initial estimates suggest that the project could generate significant revenue over time through land sales, property development, and related economic activity. It is also expected to create employment opportunities during both construction and operational phases, while supporting the development of a planned urban extension for Bengaluru.
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