New Intermediate Ring Road connecting Tumakuru and Mysuru Roads, pedestrian push in Budget for Bengaluru
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims·
Why in news
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented the ₹7,000 crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting the revival of the Intermediate Ring Road (IRR) and infrastructure funding under the B-SMILE project.
Background
The budget allocates ₹4,000 crore to the B-SMILE project for infrastructure like tunnel roads and the Intermediate Ring Road (IRR). An additional ₹3,000 crore is earmarked for five new city corporations, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), and the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB).
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal budget allocation for the 2026-27 fiscal year is ₹7,000 crore.
- Fact₹4,000 crore is specifically allocated to the B-SMILE project.
- PlaceThe Intermediate Ring Road (IRR) connects Tumakuru and Mysuru Roads.
- FactA 9-km pedestrian pathway is planned on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) sponsored by the Outer Ring Road Companies’ Association (ORRCA).
- BodyBWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board) and BDA (Bangalore Development Authority) are key recipients of the remaining ₹3,000 crore.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of integrated infrastructure projects like the B-SMILE and Intermediate Ring Road in managing urban sprawl and enhancing connectivity in rapidly growing metropolitan hubs.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Urban mobility: Balancing high-speed transit corridors with pedestrian-centric infrastructure like the ORR pathway
- Fiscal decentralization: Challenges in distributing funds across multiple city corporations and statutory bodies like BDA and BWSSB
Keywords: Urban Infrastructure · Fiscal Allocation · Connectivity · Urban Sprawl · Pedestrian Mobility
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