Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru on Friday morning where Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Governor Dr Sudha Yadav received him at HAL Airport. The Prime Minister’s visit is focussed on major infrastructure and development projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore across Karnataka.
One of the major highlights of the visit is the inauguration of a new section of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Pink Line. PM will also flag off metro services and take a metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore station.
PM Modi Receives Official Welcome at HAL Airport
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Governor Dr Sudha Yadav were present at HAL Airport to receive the Prime Minister. The arrival marked the beginning of a series of official programmes on infrastructure expansion, transportation and regional development.
As per information released by the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office and news agencies, Prime Minister will inaugurate, dedicate and lay foundation stone for several projects across sectors during his visit.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿಗೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿ ಅವರನ್ನು ಸನ್ಮಾನ್ಯ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಡಿ. ಕೆ. ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರು, ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರಾದ ಡಾ. ಸುಧಾ ಯಾದವ್ ಅವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆತ್ಮೀಯವಾಗಿ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿ ಬರಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡರು. Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri @DKShivakumar warmly welcomed the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi avaru along with Hon’ble Governor Dr Sudha Yadav, on his arrival in Karnataka.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) November 13, 2026
Pink Line Metro Inauguration Takes Centre Stage
The Namma Metro Pink Line is one of the most important projects discussed during the visit. The elevated stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere has been developed at an estimated cost of Rs 3,470 crore.
The new section will improve connectivity across southern Bengaluru and give commuters more public transport options. The Prime Minister will flag off the metro services before travelling from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore station.
The expansion is a positive development for Bengaluru which continues to experience growing traffic congestion as rapid urbanisation and increasing numbers of vehicles continue.
Projects Worth Over Rs 15,600 Crore
Apart from metro inauguration, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s programme also has several infrastructure projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore.
The projects include railway infrastructure, renewable energy transmission, petroleum infrastructure and other development projects. The major announcements are related to railway infrastructure Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is part of the railway related announcements.
Renewable energy transmission infrastructure in Koppal, Gadag and Bidar regions of Karnataka is also part of the development package. These projects will enhance state’s ability to transmit electricity generated from renewable sources.
Other initiatives include railway station redevelopment, railway electrification works; underground LPG storage facility in Mangaluru; petroleum marketing terminal near Bengaluru and compressed biogas plant.
Focus on Connectivity and Infrastructure Growth
The set of projects represents a broader effort to improve Karnataka’s transportation network, energy infrastructure and industrial facilities.
For Bengaluru the expansion of metro connectivity is key as the city continues to see an increasing demand for reliable public transport. Better railway connectivity and infrastructure investment could also support economic activity in different parts of the state.
PM Modi's Karnataka Visit
The Bengaluru programme is part of the Prime Minister’s wider Karnataka visit which also includes events in Mysuru.
The inauguration of the Pink Line metro stretch and announcement of major infrastructure investments make this visit significant for state development agenda. The projects will enhance connectivity, improve transportation options and meet Karnataka’s growing infrastructure needs.
With investments over Rs 15,600 crore the visit puts transport, energy and industrial development at the heart of Karnataka’s infrastructure expansion.
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