Overview

• Home Minister G Parameshwara said a formal proposal to include Tumakuru under the Greater Bengaluru Authority will be submitted soon
• A study is underway on expanding Tumakuru’s jurisdiction after rapid growth in its 20,000-acre industrial zone
• Parameshwara met Union Minister V Somanna to press for both metro and suburban rail connectivity between Bengaluru and Tumakuru
• Officials have allocated ₹5 crore from Smart City funds and are awaiting National Highway Authority approval for a welcome arch on the highway entrance
• Discussions with central ministries also cover multiple drinking water schemes that fall under Union government purview