PM Modi to Visit Karnataka, Gujarat on November 13-14; Inaugurate ₹15,600 Crore Projects in Bengaluru
Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express to Be Flagged Off by PM Modi
The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, November 12, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a two-day visit to Karnataka and Gujarat on November 13 and 14, during which he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for several major development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru. The projects cover urban mobility, renewable energy, power transmission, petroleum infrastructure, waste management and railway connectivity.
During his Karnataka visit on November 13, the Prime Minister will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru at around 10:45 AM. He will also address the gathering, lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA Off-Campus at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
At around 12:45 PM, PM Modi will flag off Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line and undertake a metro journey from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro Station. Subsequently, at around 1:15 PM, he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth more than ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru.
A major highlight of the visit will be the inauguration of Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line stretch from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, developed at an investment of approximately ₹3,470 crore.
The new metro stretch is expected to improve urban connectivity, reduce commuting time and strengthen public transportation facilities across Bengaluru.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate major renewable energy transmission projects, including the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at a cost of approximately ₹4,450 crore. The project will facilitate the evacuation of around 2 GW of renewable energy potential from these regions.
Another major initiative is the ₹1,370 crore transmission scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, which will facilitate the evacuation of approximately 2.5 GW of solar power.
Additionally, foundation stones will be laid for two major transmission projects involving investments of over ₹3,450 crore and ₹1,100 crore, aimed at strengthening renewable energy integration across Davanagere, Chitradurga and Ballari.
Strengthening India’s petroleum infrastructure, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the country’s largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at an investment of over ₹850 crore.
With a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes, the facility is expected to significantly enhance India’s LPG storage capabilities. It also includes a 9.4-kilometre pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port with the main terminal.
PM Modi will also dedicate the ₹330 crore Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Bengaluru, strengthening petroleum product storage and distribution facilities.
In another initiative supporting sustainable development, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of GAIL’s Compressed Biogas Plant at Haralakunte, Bengaluru. The facility will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste daily to produce 12.6 tonnes of compressed biogas.
Railway infrastructure will also receive a significant boost during the visit. The Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road.
The upgraded stations will feature improved passenger amenities and infrastructure while also serving as centres for local commercial activities and tourism.
PM Modi will dedicate the 45-kilometre Bagalkot-Wandal railway line doubling section, which forms part of the 284-kilometre Gadag-Hotgi Doubling Project. The development is expected to improve passenger and freight movement and facilitate coal transportation to the Kudgi NTPC plant.
He will also dedicate the electrification of the 55-kilometre Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section. With its completion, the entire Bengaluru-Mangaluru railway route will be fully electrified.
Another major highlight will be the flagging off of the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express. The service will improve connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa, covering important destinations such as Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna, Karwar and Madgaon.
After completing his engagements in Bengaluru, the Prime Minister will travel to Mysuru, where he will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium at around 3:30 PM on November 13.
Developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) on the University of Mysore campus near the foothills of Chamundi Hills, the facility will be India’s first LED dome planetarium.
The planetarium features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising approximately 6,150 panels and 4.2 crore individual LEDs. Unlike conventional planetariums that rely on projectors, its LED panels can be controlled in real time to provide an immersive astronomical viewing experience.
The facility will include a Sky Theatre, exhibition halls, an astronomy museum, a lecture hall, a training centre and interactive outdoor exhibits. Astronomy programmes will be presented in Kannada, English and Hindi.
On November 14, the Prime Minister will travel to Gujarat and perform darshan and pooja at the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha at around 12 noon.
The Ambaji Temple is among the 51 revered Shakti Peethas and holds immense religious significance for devotees.
During his Bengaluru visit, PM Modi will also participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA).
Established in 1975, the institution focuses on integrating modern scientific research with India’s traditional spiritual wisdom. S-VYASA was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and is dedicated to education and research in Yoga.
The celebrations, scheduled from November 13 to 23 under the theme ‘Towards Viksit Bharat 2047’, mark five decades of the institution’s contribution to education, research and service.
The programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a distinguished thinker, writer and organiser who played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing its mission.
The two-day visit is expected to highlight the Centre’s focus on infrastructure development, modern transportation, renewable energy, scientific education and cultural heritage across Karnataka and Gujarat.
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