In a major push to strengthen public transport, regional connectivity, and energy infrastructure across Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the state today to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for developmental works valued at Rs 15,600 crore. The expansive package spans urban rapid transit via the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, renewable energy initiatives, advanced liquefied petroleum gas storage facilities, upgraded railway stations, and high-speed rail connectivity through a brand-new Vande Bharat Express service. The scheduled engagements are spread across Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Mysuru, reinforcing civic amenities and economic corridors throughout the region.
Detailed Itinerary and Flag-off of the Pink Line Metro
The Prime Minister begins his official itinerary at 10:45 AM at Prashanti Kuteeram in Bengaluru, the residential headquarters campus of the Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana. Marking the institution's milestone, he will attend its golden jubilee celebrations and lay the foundation stone for the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block. During the event, he will also participate in the centenary birth anniversary observance honoring the memory of H.V. Sheshadri.
Later in the day at 12:45 PM, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the newly completed stretch of the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, constructed at an expenditure of Rs 3,470 crore. Spanning 7.5 kilometers, this elevated corridor runs between Tavarekere and IIM-Bengaluru. Following the ceremonial flag-off, he will board the train to undertake an inaugural metro journey along the section. Subsequently, at 1:15 PM, he will preside over a public gathering in Bengaluru to formally dedicate, inaugurate, and lay foundation stones for the wider collective of initiatives valued at Rs 15,600 crore before delivering an address to the assembly.
The afternoon schedule shifts to Mysuru, where the Prime Minister arrives at 3:30 PM to participate in a ceremonial tree-planting initiative situated at Bharat Van. Following the plantation drive, he is scheduled to unveil the COSMOS-Mysuru planetarium at 4:00 PM. Recognized as India's premier planetarium equipped with an LED dome, the state-of-the-art facility is engineered to offer immersive astronomical learning and public viewing experiences.
Massive Underground LPG Cavern and Modern Railway Assets
Enhancing regional energy logistics and industrial fuel security forms another central pillar of today's launch. Prime Minister Modi will dedicate India's largest underground LPG storage cavern facility, established in Mangaluru with an investment of Rs 850 crore. The engineering installation possesses a holding capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes. To ensure continuous marine-to-depot supply, the infrastructure integrates a dedicated 9.4-kilometer LPG pipeline connecting the New Mangalore Port directly with the core distribution terminal.
In the rail transport segment, passenger amenities receive an overhaul through the formal opening of four railway stations upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The redeveloped stations comprise Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur, and Subrahmanya Road, each revamped with contemporary conveniences and enhanced civic layout. Complementing the station upgrades, the Prime Minister will flag off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, deploying modern rolling stock to significantly reduce transit duration across key commercial, coastal, and tourist centers.
