Siddaramaiah seeks two defence industrial corridors in State, defence land for infrastructure projects in Bengaluru

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital and appealed to him to extend support for establishing two defence industrial corridors, one each in north Karnataka and south Karnataka regions, and grant defence land for executing infrastructure projects in Bengaluru.

Karnataka is home to 67% of all aircraft and helicopter manufacturing for defence services and 25% of India’s aircraft and spacecraft industry.

In a memorandum submitted to Mr. Singh, the Chief Minister said the proposed corridors would leverage the existing ecosystem and infrastructure, further cementing Karnataka’s reputation as the defence capital of India. In 2018, the Centre announced the defence industrial corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to strengthen indigenous production and reduce imports.

Air show during Dasara

Mr. Siddaramaiah also urged the Defence Minister to allow the participation of the Indian Air Force in the form of an aerial display by Surya Kiran, Sarang, and other aerobatic teams during the Mysuru Dasara celebrations from September 25 to October 2.

The spirit of the festival strengthens public appreciation for the armed forces, he said. The armed forces conducted air shows in Mysuru during Dasara celebrations in 2017, 2019, and 2023.

Land for projects

In another petition to Mr. Singh, the Chief Minister sought the transfer of defence land for the development of infrastructure projects in the city.

For implementing the Bengaluru Urban Vehicular Twin Tunnel Project, the Chief Minister sought 2.039 acres of defence land, previously part of the erstwhile Hebbal Defence Dairy Farm. The tunnel project would be taken up from Hebbal (Esteem Mall junction) on Ballari Road to Central Silk Board, providing a high-speed alternative for airport-bound and intercity commuters.

The State sought the transfer of 6.837 acres of defence land for the construction of the link road from Ballari Road to Sarovara Layout, situated behind the erstwhile Hebbal Defence Dairy Farm. This project is essential for providing direct access to Sarovara Layout. As per the Revised Master Plan 2015, an 18-metre-wide road has been proposed to improve connectivity and urban infrastructure.

For metro project

For the construction of a metro viaduct and flyover of the double-decker structure of Phase-3 of the Namma Metro project, the government sought defence land near Goraguntepalya, and an extent of 0.34 acres and 7.02 acres of air force land. The Phase-3 metro project consists of two corridors of 44.65 km in length.

The Chief Minister was accompanied by his deputy D.K. Shivakumar and Industries Minister M.B. Patil.

Published - July 09, 2025 07:17 pm IST

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