NEW DELHI: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed new initiatives on Friday aimed at digitizing land records, streamlining property registration, and enhancing housing and infrastructure in the 2026-27 state Budget.
The state plans to unify various land and property data through the Karnataka Land-Stack system, a GIS-based platform merging information from Bhoomi, Mojini, Kaveri, e-Swathu, and e-Asthi.
This integrated database aims to deliver a consolidated digital record of land transactions, enhancing transparency in land management.
The government will also introduce Kaveri 3.0, a new version of its property registration software, with an investment of ₹65 crore. This updated platform will facilitate an AI-driven paperless registration process integrated with government asset management systems.
In urban local government bodies, the e-Aasthi property database will be linked to a unified property tax system for automatic tax demand generation and arrears tracking.
The budget also proposes the implementation of Estate Management Rules, 2026, to streamline the management of urban properties and create a consistent framework for commercial complexes owned by local bodies.
M R Jaishankar, Executive Chairman of Brigade Enterprises, noted that Kaveri 3.0 could ease property registration and eliminate procedural complications, enhancing transparency and enabling remote registrations with integrated asset management across departments.
Murali Malayappan, Chairman and Managing Director of Shriram Properties, expressed that the digitization of land records and registration processes would increase transparency for both developers and homebuyers. “Karnataka Land Stack with GIS mapping is a significant move that will facilitate better long-term planning for developers and investors,” he stated.
Bengaluru Infrastructure Development
The budget highlights ongoing infrastructure projects in Bengaluru, including road and infrastructure development across five city corporations with an allocation of ₹1,255 crore and resurfacing of 158 km of roads with ₹1,700 crore.
Additionally, arterial and sub-arterial road developments are budgeted at ₹1,936 crore, while the Outer Ring Road from Silk Board Junction to K.R. Puram Metro Station is set for upgrade into a global-standard corridor at an estimated cost of ₹450 crore.
Improvements to stormwater drains and lake developments are also in progress with a proposed investment of ₹273 crore.
For Bengaluru’s growth, grants have been increased from ₹3,000 crore to ₹7,000 crore for FY26, which will continue this financial year. Urban bodies under the Greater Bengaluru Authority may now raise development funds by issuing municipal bonds.
To guide long-term urban expansion, the government aims to implement the Revised Master Plan-2041 (RMP-2041) for Bengaluru by the close of 2027. A Comprehensive Mobility Plan for the city is planned to be prepared within six months.
The state is advancing land acquisition for the Bengaluru Business Corridor Phase-1, linking Tumakuru and Hosur Roads, with a target completion within four years.
Housing Initiatives
On housing, the government has completed 4.19 lakh houses since taking office, with investments totaling ₹7,328 crore. They aim to finish three lakh more houses this year.
The target for sanctioning one lakh Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) houses under state housing schemes has also been set, with subsidies increasing to ₹2 lakh for the general category and to ₹3 lakh for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries.
Beneficiary selection will shift from a manual lottery to an online lottery system via Gram Sabhas.
The Karnataka Slum Development Board is constructing 1.29 lakh houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Affordable Housing in Partnership), with an additional ₹1,136 crore allocated for beneficiary shares. During 2025-26, 79,134 houses were completed.
Additionally, the Karnataka Housing Board plans to distribute 50,000 residential sites under the ‘Namma Mane’ scheme at reduced rates over the next two years.
