Bengaluru Outlines Metro Expansion And Governance Tech At TechSparks 2026

14 Oct 2026, 9:11 pm · 5h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

At the TechSparks 2026 summit in Bengaluru, Karnataka’s Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development, Krishna Byre Gowda, outlined infrastructure and governance initiatives to support the city's tech ecosystem. Gowda highlighted that expanding technology across administrative departments will curb corruption and enhance citizen service delivery. Addressing civic infrastructure, he revealed plans to expand Bengaluru’s metro network from 96 km to 170 km over the next 18 months, targeting 400 km by 2037. The state government is also actively planning development across a broader 2,000 square kilometre region surrounding the city.