‘New Mysuru’ raises new concerns as State govt. outlines ambitious plan for the city
The Hindu
State government unveils 'New Mysuru' project for comprehensive development, focusing on industrial growth, skilling, tourism, mobility, and heritage preservation.
The State government has unveiled broad outlines for a ‘New Mysuru’ project for the city’s comprehensive development, incorporating the regions on the outskirts.
On the surface, it may as well be the Greater Mysuru project which envisages bringing in 30 to 40 villages under a single administrative body and for which there is political demand.
But the concept spelt out by Minister for Urban Development Byrathi Suresh in Bengaluru on Thursday goes beyond a mere notification of ‘Greater Mysuru’.
Mr. Suresh said that the New Mysuru project was being conceived in view of the city’s growth and the imperatives of integrated development and infrastructure upgrade, while retaining its heritage character.
The new concept envisages focused development of Mysuru with a thrust on key areas or ‘five pillars’, as stated by the Minister, and they are industrial growth, skilling, enhancing the living standards, tourism promotion, and emphasis on mobility.
The Minister said Mysuru will be promoted as a manufacturing hub with state-of-the-art facilities, while under skilling, the focus will be on skill and entrepreneurial development and position Mysuru as a preferred destination for investors.
Under tourism promotion, the focus will be on establishing comprehensive wellness and rejuvenation centres tapping Mysuru’s reputation as a hub for yoga, ayurveda, and relatively cleaner environment. The mobility aspect entails exploring a rapid metro project for the city.
Perundurai's industrial growth faces challenges of pollution, water scarcity, and healthcare, impacting residents ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Travancore Devaswom Board asserts that courts should respect community beliefs in its Supreme Court submission on Sabarimala's entry issue.
Karnataka cancels Deendayal Upadhyay event at KSOU due to protocol violations, citing inconsistency with university objectives.
Illegal pickle unit busted in Hyderabad, one arrested; unhygienic stock worth ₹3 lakh seized
Karnataka has entered a state of demographic transition where a large working-age population will no longer be enough to drive economic growth, and future gains will depend on how productively people are employed, the ‘State of Working India 2026’ report said.
Key demands in Sulur Assembly constituency include reviving the powerloom sector, addressing farmers' needs, and protecting River Noyyal.
Kodihalli urges Karnataka CM to allocate ₹10,000 crore revolving fund for seamless procurement of farm products under MSP scheme.
Kerala's political parties continue to marginalize women candidates, highlighting a troubling disconnect between gender demographics and representation.
The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.
China is extensively mapping ocean floors to enhance submarine warfare capabilities against the U.S. and allies across key oceans.
AIADMK's 2026 manifesto promises free rations, women's benefits, education reforms, and economic growth initiatives for Tamil Nadu.
The vehicle towing drive will soon resume in the city to ease traffic congestion. The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), in coordination with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), is set to relaunch the vehicle towing drive across the city shortly to tackle traffic congestion and illegal parking.
Panic buying, not shortage, is leading to long queues at Hyderabad petrol pumps.