From ‘Pothole City’ To Global Hub? D. K. Shivakumar’s Big Bengaluru Vision

At the India Today Roundtable, Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar responds to criticism over Bengaluru’s potholes and infrastructure, while outlining his vision to make the city a global engine of growth. Shivakumar argues that Bengaluru’s massive population and vehicle density create significant infrastructure challenges, but says the government is addressing the problem through cement roads and wider road-tapping projects. He also highlights Bengaluru’s strength as India’s IT and knowledge hub, its foreign direct investment potential, international schools and large pool of technology professionals. Shivakumar explains why the growth of Bengaluru is crucial not just for Karnataka but for India, and how higher revenues from the city can support the state’s rural economy.