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Karnataka's ₹40,000 crore smart city project launches near airport

Karnataka's ₹40,000 crore project near the airport expands the city's smart efforts first set in motion in 2017.

By Bangalore Tech Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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The Karnataka government launched the ₹40,000 crore KWIN City project on 5,800 acres near the airport as a solar-powered twin city focused on AI, semiconductors and aerospace.

Bengaluru received smart city status under India's Smart Cities Mission in June 2017 with a stated goal of building a Livable Bengaluru through connected, vibrant and healthy communities. That designation has already produced visible changes on the ground while larger state-led projects now extend the same approach outward.

Completed Works Inside City Limits

Thirty-two smart roads now feature wider footpaths and dedicated bicycle lanes to support non-motorized travel. The Integrated Command and Control Centre provides centralized monitoring of traffic and civic services. Residents can access transport updates through the Chunavana mobile app, while sensor-based smart parking, smart LED street lighting and rainwater harvesting projects operate across selected wards.

Projects Extending Beyond the Core Area

The Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township at Bidadi is planned as India's first and largest AI-powered city. Together with KWIN City, these developments shift the focus from the original central zones to new innovation districts that target semiconductors and aerospace clusters. The state has positioned both sites as self-sustaining extensions of Bengaluru's existing smart infrastructure.

Evidence of progress rests on the documented rollout of the 32 smart roads, the operational status of the Integrated Command and Control Centre and the formal launch of the KWIN City project, all traceable to official project records and state announcements. No new completion dates have been released for the Bidadi township.

City agencies and the Karnataka government will continue rolling out sensor networks and mobility apps while land acquisition and master planning advance at the two new sites. Residents can monitor updates through the Chunavana app and local municipal portals for any changes in traffic or parking systems.

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