Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Promotes Local Granite for Bengaluru Metro Construction

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that <b>local granite stones</b> from Karnataka were used in the construction of the Bengaluru Metro. The CM stated he specifically advised metro officials to prioritize state-sourced materials over external imports to support the local industry. Granite from regions including <b>Chamarajanagar, Tumakuru, Badami, and Kanakapura</b> was utilized. The CM highlighted the quality of local varieties such as Bengaluru Blue and Ilkal Red. During a journey on the new Pink Line, he also emphasized that Karnataka is the second-highest GST paying state and essential for national development.