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Bengaluru City University to Be Renamed as Dr. Manmohan Singh City University, ₹123.5 Cr Sanctioned for Expansion.

National | Dated: 03 Jul 2025

In July 2025, the Karnataka Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, approved the renaming of Bengaluru City University to Dr. Manmohan Singh City University.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - This honours the former Prime Minister’s significant contributions to infrastructure development and economic transformation, especially in Bengaluru’s urban and educational growth.
  • - The decision acknowledges Dr. Manmohan Singh’s critical role in initiating Bengaluru’s major urban infrastructure, such as the Bengaluru Metro, Elevated Express Highway, and the Kempegowda International Airport, which were approved or implemented during his tenure as Prime Minister between 2004 and 2014, under the UPA government.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Karnataka government also approved a funding of ₹123.5 crore for Phase-2 development of the University’s North Campus, which will include new academic and administrative buildings, upgraded classrooms, green spaces, and digital infrastructure in line with NEP 2020 (National Education Policy 2020) goals for higher education reform.
  • (ii) The renaming is seen as a tribute to Dr. Singh’s legacy in promoting inclusive economic reforms, boosting India's global IT footprint, and fostering policies that helped transform Bengaluru into a leading hub for science, research, and technology during the early 21st century.
  • (iii) Once formalized by the Department of Higher Education, the renaming will be reflected in university records and academic documents. It is also viewed as a symbolic gesture that reinforces the importance of visionary governance and acknowledges long-term impact on public infrastructure and educational ecosystems.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

=Which university was recently approved to be renamed after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh?

Correct Answer: Bengaluru City University

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