Karnataka Says It Covers Nearly 84% of Bengaluru Metro Costs

Karnataka is paying nearly 84% of the approved costs for Bengaluru Metro routes, while the Centre is covering about 16%, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said at a news conference on Wednesday. The figures challenge the view that the two governments contribute equally to the projects. The approved cost for all routes stands at ₹77,891 crore. Karnataka has paid ₹65,291 crore, or 83.8%, and the Centre ₹12,600 crore, or 16.2%. <b>State spending includes land acquisition, rehabilitation, equity and taxes.</b>. Metro services currently run on the Purple, Green and Yellow lines The Pink Line is set to begin partial operations on November 13, while work continues on its remaining section and the Blue Line.