Karnataka may scrap ₹1,500-crore twin tower project in Bengaluru’s Majestic area

The state government is likely to shelve its ambitious 50-storey twin tower project in Bengaluru’s Majestic due to lack of bidders and feasibility concerns despite multiple tenders.

The Karnataka government is likely to drop its ambitious plan of constructing 50-storeyed twin towers in the Majestic area of Bengaluru, a mega project valued at over ₹1,500 crore. Despite several attempts to move the project forward, there have been no successful bids even after multiple tender calls by the Public Works Department (PWD).

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The project was initially conceptualized in 2020 to bring together scattered government offices located across the city, including the Multi-Storeyed Building near Vikasa Soudha, Kendriya Sadan in Koramangala, VV Towers, and other administrative spaces. The idea was to centralize government functions under one roof, improving efficiency and coordination.

An 8.8-acre land parcel near Anand Rao Circle flyover in Gandhinagar was identified for the construction. Originally planned as 25-storey towers with an estimated cost of ₹400 crore, the proposal was later expanded to 50 floors as per the city’s Floor Area Ratio (FAR) regulations. The cabinet had approved the plan and even agreed to use Transferable Development Rights (TDR) to facilitate construction.

Initially, the project explored a public-private partnership (PPP) model, later shifting to the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC). However, both options stalled due to technical and financial challenges. In 2024, the government approved the hiring of a transaction adviser and invited tenders thrice, in February, June, and October, but each attempt failed to attract interest from bidders.

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Officials now believe that if the latest tender also fails to receive responses, the project may be scrapped altogether. Although the site is considered prime due to its connectivity to bus and Metro stations, traffic concerns have emerged as a major obstacle. The Anand Rao Circle and Seshadri Road stretch already experience heavy congestion, and experts warn that additional office complexes could worsen the bottleneck near Freedom Park, given the lack of alternate access routes.

Urban planners are suggesting that the government either drop the project entirely or rethink it with a more practical alternative, balancing administrative convenience with Bengaluru’s pressing mobility challenges.