Karnataka Participates in Urban Challenge Fund Symposium in New Delhi

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended a national symposium on urban development initiatives, highlighting the state’s readiness with large-scale infrastructure projects and seeking increased central funding support.

Key Details:

• Deputy Chief Minister Shri DK Shivakumar participated in the 56th Foundation Day and symposium on:

• Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)

• Urban Invest Window (UIWIN)

• Event organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Attended the release of the report:

• “Moving Towards Efficient City Government: A Framework for Million Plus Cities” Report released by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Karnataka announced preparedness with:

• 1,082 urban infrastructure projects

• Total estimated value: ₹1.25 lakh crore

• Key requests to Government of India:

Increase allocation beyond ₹5,500 crore under UCF

• Extend financial support to ongoing and tendered projects

• Reaffirmed focus on:

Strengthening Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure

• Developing future-ready and large-scale civic systems