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Karnataka Housing Board Approves 43-Acre Township in Yelahanka

BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board’s (KHB) ambitious integrated township project in Chikkajala, Yelahanka, is on track despite ongoing land disputes. The project is anticipated to include a multi-storied residential complex, a commercial center, a star hotel, and office spaces. Recently, the cabinet gave its approval for the project, which will operate under a public-private partnership (PPP) model on a 43-acre site, with an estimated cost of Rs 2,930 crore. However, ownership issues regarding the land remain a concern. The land acquisition saga dates back 23 years when KHB secured 95 acres and 13 guntas across multiple survey numbers in Chikkajala…

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Karnataka Housing Board: 772-Acre Project in Devanahalli

Representative AI image BENGALURU: The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has proposed a substantial 772-acre housing development near the Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) in Devanahalli, in response to the growing residential demand stemming from rapid urbanization and industrial expansion in the area. KHB plans to provide residential plots and affordable housing, particularly targeting economically disadvantaged groups, along with essential infrastructure like roads, water supply, and sanitation services. However, the future of this initiative remains uncertain, following the government’s recent cancellation of the acquisition of 1,777 acres due to farmers’ protests over the loss of fertile farmland. Officials reported that KHB…

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Karnataka Housing Board to Acquire 315 Acres Near Kengeri

AI-generated Representative Image BENGALURU: Taking a significant step toward the aspirations of countless urban poor and middle-class families, the Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has announced the acquisition of 315 acres in BM Kaval village, close to Kengeri. This expansive residential initiative, designed to provide housing and plots for the disenfranchised, was initiated with a preliminary notification released in late June. BM Kaval, located off Mysuru Road and well-connected via NICE Road and the extended Purple Line of Namma Metro, has long been seen as an area rich in urban potential. This housing project is poised to establish the region as…