Karnataka Government Forms Sub-Committee to Investigate Delayed Bengaluru-Mysuru NICE Road Project

Karnataka's Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Wednesday that the state cabinet has established a sub-committee to investigate the long-delayed Bengaluru-Mysuru NICE Road project. Initiated by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE) in 2008, this project aimed to create a high-speed connection between Bengaluru and Mysuru. However, Parameshwara revealed that despite years of work, only 42 kilometers of the peripheral road has been completed so far.

He stated, "The cabinet has formed a sub-committee to look into the issues surrounding the project started by NICE in 2008, and there is still no clarity. Only 42 kilometers of the peripheral road has been finished. The land has been allocated to the company, which has repeatedly violated agreements and blamed the government for not handing over the land. The cabinet's sub-committee will investigate this matter thoroughly. Every aspect of the project has been scrutinized." Previously, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar mentioned that senior officials with extensive administrative experience would be appointed as commissioners for the five corporations formed under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).

While addressing journalists at the Vidhan Soudha, Shivakumar noted that discussions were held regarding the appointment of officials for the corporations, and they decided to appoint those currently working at the local level. When asked about the use of helicopters and planes for government operations, the Deputy Chief Minister remarked that this issue has been on the government's agenda for several years. The Chief Minister has entrusted me with the responsibility of making decisions on this matter and inviting tenders. We are also studying models from other states and attempting to engage in discussions with HAL.