Mysuru set for major infrastructure, development boost, says Yathindra
In his Independence Day address, district in-charge Minister lists major infrastructure projects, including ₹129-crore bus terminal and ₹394-crore road upgrade
Mysuru is set for significant infrastructure and development improvements, according to Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah. The state government plans to invest ₹129 crore in a new bus terminal at Bannimantap, as well as spend ₹393.85 crore on white-topping 46.088 km of roads across 12 major stretches in the city. This project aims to enhance road quality and reduce maintenance needs.
Additionally, the government is implementing an ₹588.24-crore project to convert 11-kV overhead power lines into underground cables within Mysuru city limits, which will help lower maintenance costs and power interruptions. Facing a rainfall deficit, water supply is the government's top priority, with measures already taken to prevent shortages, including drilling new borewells and rejuvenating existing ones.
Mysuru's tourism is on the rise, and the government has plans to create a Greater Mysuru City Corporation. A new Kidwai Memorial Hospital and NIMHANS-type institute are also in the works. Mysuru has won the third Swachh Survekshan award in 2025 and is converting 80 garbage-vulnerable points into cleaner public spaces. The Shakti scheme has provided 49.56 crore free bus tickets to women over three years, and a hostel for women's education is under construction.
The government remains focused on development, farmers' welfare, and public services as Dasara approaches.
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