Shivakumar Urges Centre: Expedite 5 RRTS Corridors for Bengaluru's Growth

• Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar met Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, seeking expedited approval for five RRTS corridors around Bengaluru.
• The proposed RRTS corridors (Bidadi-Mysuru, Harohalli-Kanakapura, Nelamangala-Tumakuru, Airport-Chikkaballapur, Hoskote-Kolar) aim to support Bengaluru's satellite town development and ease congestion.
• Shivakumar also requested approval for Metro Phase 3A (Sarjapur to Hebbal) and cost escalation for Metro Phase 2, now estimated at Rs 40,000 crore.
• BMRCL is extending the Green Line to Tumakuru, though experts suggest RRTS or suburban rail for this route. NCRTC also proposed four Namo Bharat corridors.
• The Deputy CM discussed river-linking projects, seeking 40-45 TMC water for Karnataka and 90% central funding for the Bedthi-Varada project.

Why It Matters: DK Shivakumar pushes Union govt for swift approval of RRTS, Metro, and river-linking projects crucial for Karnataka's development.