PM Modi Looks Forward to Friday’s Visit to Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new phase of Bengaluru Metro, unveil major infrastructure projects, dedicate India's largest underground LPG storage facility in Mangaluru and inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium during his Karnataka visit.
NEW DELHI, Nov 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on Friday, November 13, to inaugurate and launch a series of development initiatives worth more than Rs 15,000 crore across Bengaluru and Mysuru, with a focus on improving urban transportation, energy infrastructure and regional connectivity.
Announcing his visit through a post on X on Thursday, Modi expressed enthusiasm about returning to the state and participating in several important programmes.
“Namaskara Karnataka! Looking forward to being in Bengaluru and Mysuru tomorrow, 13th November,” the prime minister said.
The visit will begin in Bengaluru, where Modi will participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, an institution established to bring together modern scientific knowledge and India’s traditional spiritual heritage.
As part of the city’s infrastructure expansion, he will flag off a new phase of the Bengaluru Metro and undertake a metro journey from Tavarekere to the IIM Bangalore metro station.
The prime minister will also inaugurate various completed projects, lay foundation stones for new initiatives and dedicate several facilities to the nation. The combined value of these development works is estimated to exceed Rs 15,000 crore, according to an official statement.
The projects cover several important sectors, including urban transportation, electricity transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railway development.
A major highlight of the visit will be the dedication of India’s largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru. Developed at an investment exceeding Rs 850 crore, the facility has a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes.
The underground storage infrastructure is expected to strengthen the country’s energy security by enhancing its capacity to maintain strategic LPG reserves and manage potential supply disruptions.
Railway infrastructure will also receive a significant boost, with Modi inaugurating four redeveloped stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The stations are Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road.
The redevelopment initiative aims to improve passenger amenities and modernise railway facilities while providing a better travel experience.
Following his engagements in Bengaluru, the prime minister will proceed to Mysuru, where he will participate in a tree plantation programme at Bharat Vann.
He will also inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, an initiative expected to strengthen scientific awareness and encourage interest in astronomy and space research among students and visitors.
Modi is scheduled to address a gathering in Mysuru as part of the programme.
The Karnataka visit highlights the Centre’s continued emphasis on infrastructure expansion, cleaner energy systems, modern public transportation and improved railway facilities. The projects are expected to contribute to economic activity while strengthening essential services and connectivity across the state.
