Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to develop Kalaburagi into a smart city with an investment of Rs 1,685 crore. Under the Mahatma Gandhi Nagar Vikas Yojana 2.0, Rs 200 crore each will be allocated for infrastructure in Kalaburagi and Ballari. The state also aims to improve road connectivity and rural development in the Kalyana Karnataka region.
