PM Modi to Visit Karnataka and Gujarat on November 13–14; Projects Worth Over ₹15,600 Crore to Be Launched
Bengaluru Metro Pink Line to be inaugurated; PM to flag off Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka and Gujarat on November 13 and 14, 2026, to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and flag off several development projects covering urban transportation, railway infrastructure, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, waste management, science education and institutional development.
During his visit to Karnataka, the Prime Minister will launch and dedicate development projects worth more than ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru. Major highlights include the inauguration of the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, the dedication of India’s largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and the flag-off of the Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express.
The Prime Minister will also participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram in Bengaluru and inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, India’s first LED dome planetarium. On November 14, he will visit Gujarat to perform Darshan and Pooja at the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha, one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas.
PM’s Programme in Karnataka on November 13
The Prime Minister will begin his Karnataka engagements by participating in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram at around 10:45 AM. He will address the gathering and lay the foundation stone of the institution’s Golden Jubilee Administrative Block. He will also launch the S-VYASA off-campus centre at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
At around 12:45 PM, the Prime Minister will flag off the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line and undertake a metro journey from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro Station.
Subsequently, at approximately 1:15 PM, he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth more than ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.
Later in the afternoon, the Prime Minister will travel to Mysuru, where he will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium at around 3:30 PM and address the gathering.
Bengaluru: Development Projects Worth Over ₹15,600 Crore
The development projects scheduled for inauguration and dedication cover several important sectors, including urban mobility, renewable energy transmission, petroleum storage and distribution, railway infrastructure and scientific education.
1. Bengaluru Metro Pink Line to Be Inaugurated
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Bengaluru Metro Pink Line section between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, developed at an estimated cost of approximately ₹3,470 crore.
The new stretch is expected to improve urban connectivity, facilitate daily commuting and reduce travel time for passengers. It will strengthen Bengaluru’s public transportation network and provide additional connectivity to important residential, commercial and institutional areas.
The Prime Minister will also undertake a metro ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro Station following the inauguration.
2. Major Renewable Energy Transmission Projects
Several major power transmission projects aimed at strengthening Karnataka’s renewable energy infrastructure will be inaugurated or receive foundation stones during the visit.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for Integration of Renewable Energy Zones (Phase-II) in Koppal-II and Gadag-II, developed at an investment of approximately ₹4,450 crore.
The transmission infrastructure will facilitate the evacuation of around 2 GW of renewable energy potential from the Koppal and Gadag regions of Karnataka, enabling its onward transmission and distribution through the national grid.
He will also inaugurate the Transmission Scheme for the Solar Energy Zone in Bidar, developed at an investment of approximately ₹1,370 crore. The project includes the establishment of a Bidar Pooling Station and will facilitate the evacuation of around 2.5 GW of solar power from the region.
In addition, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of two important transmission projects:
- Transmission Scheme for Integration of Davanagere/Chitradurga and Ballari Renewable Energy Zones, involving an investment of more than ₹3,450 crore.
- Transmission System Strengthening Project for Integration of Additional Renewable Energy Potential at Davanagere and Ballari, involving an investment of more than ₹1,100 crore.
These projects are aimed at strengthening the power transmission network and facilitating the integration of additional renewable energy capacity into the electricity grid.
3. India’s Largest Underground LPG Storage Cavern in Mangaluru
The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation India’s largest underground LPG storage cavern in Mangaluru, constructed at an investment of more than ₹850 crore.
The facility has a storage capacity of 80,000 metric tonnes and is expected to significantly strengthen India’s LPG storage infrastructure and improve energy supply security.
The project also includes a 9.4-km LPG pipeline connecting New Mangalore Port with the main terminal. This pipeline will facilitate the efficient transportation and storage of LPG.
The underground storage facility is an important addition to the country’s petroleum infrastructure and is expected to enhance the capacity to manage LPG supplies.
4. Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of MRPL
The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the Devangonthi Marketing Terminal of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Bengaluru.
Developed at an investment of approximately ₹330 crore, the modern facility will strengthen petroleum product storage and distribution infrastructure in Karnataka and improve the associated logistics network.
5. Compressed Biogas Plant in Bengaluru
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of GAIL’s Compressed Biogas (CBG) Plant at Haralakunte in Bengaluru.
The proposed facility will process approximately 300 tonnes of municipal solid waste every day to produce around 12.6 tonnes of compressed biogas.
The project aims to promote scientific waste management, convert municipal waste into a useful energy resource, reduce dependence on conventional fuels and contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
Major Railway Projects to Be Dedicated to the Nation
Railway infrastructure and passenger connectivity will be among the major highlights of the Prime Minister’s Karnataka visit. The programme includes the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations, dedication of a railway doubling section and electrification of a challenging ghat section, besides the flag-off of a new Vande Bharat Express.
1. Four Railway Stations Redeveloped Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme
The Prime Minister will inaugurate four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
The stations are:
- Chamarajanagar
- Chikkamagaluru
- Sakleshpur
- Subrahmanya Road
The redeveloped stations will offer improved passenger amenities and upgraded infrastructure. The modernisation is also aimed at developing railway stations as important centres of local economic activity, supporting commercial activities and promoting tourism in the surrounding regions.
2. Bagalkot–Wandal Railway Doubling Section
The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the 45-km Bagalkot–Wandal railway line doubling section.
The section forms part of the 284-km Gadag–Hotgi Railway Doubling Project.
The doubling work is expected to improve passenger and freight train operations, increase railway line capacity and facilitate the movement of goods. It will also support local trade and improve coal transportation to the Kudgi NTPC power plant.
3. Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road Ghat Section Electrification
The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the electrification of the 55-km Sakleshpur–Subrahmanya Road Ghat railway section.
Passing through one of India’s most challenging railway terrains, the section represents a significant engineering achievement.
With the completion of this electrification project, the entire Bengaluru–Mangaluru railway route will become fully electrified, facilitating electric train operations across the corridor.
4. Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express
The Prime Minister will flag off the new Bengaluru–Mangaluru–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express, providing modern rail connectivity between Bengaluru, Coastal Karnataka and Goa.
The service will connect several important destinations, including Hassan, Sakleshpur, Mangaluru, Udupi, Murdeshwar, Gokarna and Karwar before reaching Madgaon in Goa.
The new Vande Bharat service is expected to benefit passengers travelling between Karnataka and Goa while supporting tourism and regional connectivity.
PM to Inaugurate India’s First LED Dome Planetarium in Mysuru
During his visit to Mysuru, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the COSMOS-Mysuru Planetarium, marking an important development in astronomy education and planetarium technology in India.
Developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), COSMOS-Mysuru is India’s first LED dome planetarium. The facility is located on the University of Mysore campus, at the foothills of Chamundi Hills.
The planetarium features a 15-metre tilted dome comprising approximately 6,150 panels and 4.2 crore individual LEDs.
Unlike conventional planetariums, which generally use projectors to display images on a passive dome surface, the LED-based system allows individual panels to be controlled in real time. This technology is expected to provide an immersive visual experience and expand possibilities for astronomy education and public outreach.
The Sky Theatre will showcase professionally produced astronomy programmes. It will also feature an in-house film exploring the relationship between the history of Mysuru and astronomy.
The programmes will be available in Kannada, English and Hindi.
In addition to the Sky Theatre, the centre will house exhibition halls, a museum featuring astronomy models and artefacts, a lecture hall, a training centre and interactive outdoor exhibits.
The facility will complement the Indian Institute of Astrophysics’ research activities, its operation of multi-wavelength telescope facilities across India and in space, development of future astronomical facilities and national-level science outreach programmes.
Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram
The Prime Minister will participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram, the residential headquarters campus of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA), in Bengaluru.
Established in 1975, Prashanti Kutiram was founded with the objective of integrating modern scientific knowledge with India’s traditional spiritual wisdom, particularly through education and research in Yoga.
S-VYASA was declared a Deemed-to-be University in 2002 and has developed as an institution dedicated to Yoga education, research and related academic activities.
The Golden Jubilee celebrations will be held from November 13 to 23, 2026, under the theme ‘Towards Viksit Bharat 2047’, marking five decades of institutional development and service.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Golden Jubilee Administrative Block and launch the S-VYASA off-campus centre at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala.
The celebrations will also commemorate the birth centenary of Shri Hongasandra Venkataramaiah Sheshadri Ji, a noted thinker, writer and organiser who was born in Bengaluru in 1926.
He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in 1946 and served as its Sarkaryavah from 1987 to 2000. He was among the visionaries associated with the establishment and development of S-VYASA. His guidance and inspiration played an important role in shaping the growth of Prashanti Kutiram and advancing its institutional mission.
PM to Visit Ambaji Temple in Gujarat on November 14
On November 14, the Prime Minister will visit Gujarat. At around 12 noon, he will perform Darshan and Pooja at the Ambaji Temple in Banaskantha district.
Ambaji Temple is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas and holds considerable religious significance among devotees.
The visit will conclude the Prime Minister’s two-day programme covering major development initiatives in Karnataka and a religious engagement in Gujarat.
The projects being inaugurated, dedicated to the nation and initiated during the visit span urban transportation, renewable energy, petroleum infrastructure, railway modernisation, waste-to-energy initiatives and scientific education, with a combined development programme worth more than ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru.
