NEWS

• Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, 30 km from Bengaluru, will be India’s first AI-powered integrated township.
• Spread across 8,493 acres, the project will follow a ‘work-live-play’ model, making it Karnataka’s second central business hub.
• Estimated cost: ₹20,000 crore, with a three-year completion target.

HIGHLIGHTS

AI & Industry Focus

• Over 2,000 acres earmarked for AI-driven industries, start-ups, and ancillaries.
• Project expected to create lakhs of jobs across IT, AI, and services.
• Dedicated skilling centres planned to prepare workforce for AI-based industries.

Township Features

• Integrated spaces for residential, healthcare, education, and cultural facilities.
• 1,100 acres reserved for green spaces and parks, making it a sustainable green city.
• Inclusion of lake rejuvenation (Bairamangala Lake) with recreational facilities (₹750–1,000 crore).

Land Acquisition & Compensation

• Requires 6,731 acres of private land across 9 villages.
• Compensation aligned with RFCTLARR Act, 2013.
• Livelihood support until compensation:
  • Kushki landowners – ₹30,000/acre annually
  • Tari – ₹40,000/acre
  • Bhagait – ₹50,000/acre
  • Landless families – ₹25,000/year
• Assurance: existing habitations retained.

Connectivity & Infrastructure

• Previous failures cited poor connectivity.
• New plan: 300-m wide business corridor with a 90-m road for seamless access and zero traffic jams.
• Location advantages: close to STRR (9 km), NICE Road (11 km), Mysuru–Bengaluru Highway (5 km), Bengaluru–Dindigul Highway (2.2 km).

Funding Model

• ₹2,950 crore internal funding from BMRDA.
• ₹17,500 crore external funding via financial institutions, backed by government surety.
• Total funds: ₹20,000+ crore secured.