Bengaluru Metro to Tumakuru: First Inter-District Line DPR Awarded

• BMRCL awarded the DPR tender for extending the Green Line from Madavara to Tumakuru.
• This 59.60 km extension would be Karnataka's first inter-district Metro line.
• R V Engineering Consultants Ltd. won the Rs 1.26 crore contract to submit the DPR within 5 months.
• The DPR will assess technical feasibility, financial viability, route options, and environmental impact.
• The project aims to improve connectivity, reduce road traffic, and boost economic growth in Tumakuru.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru Metro's planned extension to Tumakuru marks a significant step towards inter-district connectivity.