India’s First KHIR-City to Be Inaugurated on Aug 23: MB Patil

Bengaluru:  The state government’s ambitious project, “Knowledge Health Innovation Research-City” (KHIR-City), claimed to be the country’s first of its kind, will be inaugurated on August 23, announced MB Patil, Minister for Infrastructure, on Saturday.

The novel city will be established on a land area spanning around 2,000 acres near the BIAL airport, the Minister informed in a press release. In the first phase, the project will be developed on 1,000 acres. With an estimated investment of over Rs 40,000 crore, the entire project is expected to create about 50,000 jobs, he added.

The project, which will be inaugurated at an event in a private hotel in presence of chief minister Siddaramaiah and expert stakeholders, is set to attract leading global institutions from all four sectors, Patil explained.

The intended KHIR-City, expected to significantly contribute to the state’s economy, will also boost exports, enabling Bengaluru to reach new heights, Patil mentioned.

The proposed city will feature world-class universities, hospitals, innovative industries, and research institutions, which will be the hallmark of this project, the Minister noted.