Modi noted Bengaluru as the third city with over 100 kilometres of metro lines, easing travel for students and professionals. He also highlighted advancements in energy infrastructure including LPG storage, biogas and solar rooftop initiatives benefiting households and the middle class.
Prime Minister Modi launches Bengaluru Metro Pink Line and major projects across Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7.5-kilometre elevated section of Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. The event included laying foundations for connectivity and energy projects worth over 15,000 crore rupees across Karnataka such as the Vande Bharat train route to Goa, railway doubling, electrification, and redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations. Modi noted Bengaluru as the third city with over 100 kilometres of metro lines, easing travel for students and professionals. He also highlighted advancements in energy infrastructure including LPG storage, biogas and solar rooftop initiatives benefiting households and the middle class.

