Whitetopping of roads, legacy waste disposal get lion’s share in Budget for Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday presented the state Budget with a total outlay of Rs 3.27 lakh crore for the year 2023-24. “Approximately Rs 12,000 crore will be spent through various schemes such as ‘Amruta Nagarotthana’, High-Density Corridor, road white-topping, solid-waste management, encroachment removal and repairs of canals (Rajakaluves), filling of potholes, etc., for the development of Bengaluru,” he said while announcing a few new projects.

A part of the grant has also been set aside for Namma Metro and Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project.