NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bengaluru and Mysuru on Friday, November 13, to inaugurate and launch a series of development initiatives worth more than Rs 15,000 crore, covering urban transport, energy, railways and other key infrastructure sectors.
Announcing his upcoming visit through a post on X on Thursday, Modi said he was looking forward to interacting with the people of Karnataka and participating in several important programmes.
“Namaskara Karnataka! Looking forward to being in Bengaluru and Mysuru tomorrow, 13th November,” the prime minister said.
His itinerary includes the flagging off of a new phase of the Bengaluru Metro, participation in the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram and the inauguration and foundation laying of multiple development projects in Bengaluru.
During his visit to the state capital, Modi will travel by metro from Tavarekere to the IIM Bangalore metro station after flagging off the new stretch. The expansion is expected to strengthen public transportation and improve connectivity across the city.
The prime minister will also attend the 50th anniversary celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, an institution established to promote the integration of modern scientific knowledge with India’s traditional spiritual wisdom.
According to an official statement, the development initiatives planned in Bengaluru involve investments exceeding Rs 15,000 crore and are aimed at improving infrastructure and supporting economic growth.
Following his engagements in Bengaluru, Modi will travel to Mysuru, where he will take part in a tree plantation programme at Bharat Vann. He will also inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium and address a public gathering.
A major highlight of the visit will be the dedication of India’s largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru. Built at an investment of more than Rs 850 crore, the facility has a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes and is expected to enhance the country’s petroleum storage capabilities and strengthen energy security.
The project is considered significant for improving India’s capacity to maintain adequate LPG reserves and manage potential disruptions in energy supplies.
Modi will also inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The stations include Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road.
The redevelopment initiative aims to upgrade passenger facilities, improve station infrastructure and provide a better travel experience.
Other projects scheduled during the visit cover several important sectors, including electricity transmission, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railway development.
The prime minister’s engagements are expected to highlight the Centre’s infrastructure development agenda in Karnataka, with a focus on improving connectivity, strengthening essential services and expanding energy-related facilities.