Karnataka CM Shivakumar Defends AI-Township Near Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has defended the proposed Bidadi township project amid growing opposition from farmers and sections within the Congress, while Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi expressed concern over the growing discontent. 

Jarkiholi also said the issue could come up for discussion at the Cabinet meeting scheduled on June 20. The Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township is seen among Shivakumar's



ambitious projects presented as India's first AI-powered integrated township. 

The project is expected to cover about 7,481 acres across nine villages in the region, according to official sources.

The proposed township project, estimated to involve investments worth several thousand crore rupees, envisages the acquisition of large tracts of land in and around Bidadi on Bengaluru's outskirts, for urban development.