State Seeks ₹90,000 Crore for Bengaluru in Union Budget

Ahead of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, set to be presented on February 1, Karnataka's deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has written to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting nearly ₹90,000 crore in funding for key infrastructure projects in Bengaluru.

- HT Correspondent

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The letter highlights the city's pressing infrastructure needs and the urgency of addressing them to sustain its rapid growth.

Shivakumar emphasised the importance of Bengaluru's development, given its position as a major tech hub and the "Silicon Valley of India". In his letter, he addressed Sitharaman directly, noting, "As a member of Parliament representing Karnataka, you are well aware of Bengaluru's emergence as a leading hub for technological advancements and investment attraction, both domestic and international."