KHB Plans New 500-Acre Township Near Kengeri, Bengaluru: Affordable Housing Boost

• Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) is developing a new 500-acre township in BM Kaval, near Kengeri, south Bengaluru.
• The project aims to provide affordable housing for Economically Weaker Section, Low-Income Group, and Middle-Income Group.
• Tenders for architectural and engineering design have been invited, with a bid submission deadline of February 3, 2026.
• The township boasts a strategic location near Mysuru Road, NICE Road, and Namma Metro Purple Line, enhancing connectivity.
• Land acquisition uses a 50:50 compensation model, where landowners receive 50% of developed plots.

Why It Matters: KHB's new Kengeri township offers a significant boost to affordable housing in south Bengaluru.