State Planning Commission proposes ‘Wisdom Valley’ in Bengaluru Airport City
The Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission (KSPPC) has proposed establishment of Wisdom Valley, a world-class Knowledge City dedicated to promoting education, research, innovation and sustainable urban development at the Bengaluru Airport City which is located near the Kempegowda International Airport.“The project seeks to create a globally recognised ecosystem for knowledge creation, dissemination and application by integrating international institutes, research centres, innovation hubs, and knowledge-based industries within a single integrated urban framework,” said KSPPC Vice-Chairman B.R Patil in a letter to the Principal Secretary, Department of Planning, Programme monitoring and Statistics.He added that the project is proposed to be implemented in phased stages comprising planning, infrastructure development, institutional establishment, and operationalization.“The estimated project cost is approximately ₹15,500 crores, covering feasibility studies, infrastructure development, institutional setup and initial operational expenditure,” he added.In another communication to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, KSPPC Member S. Mohanadass Hegde said that this project is envisioned as an innovative urban development centered around fostering knowledge creation, dissemination and application.He said that this project should come up in the Bengaluru Airport City.The Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Hari Marar in a letter to Ms. Rajneesh on the proposed project said, ”We would appreciate the opportunity to engage further to assess how Wisdom Valley and the Airport City development may be aligned and leveraged in a complementary manner to maximise benefits for the State.”Spread over 463 acres, business parks, a global innovation hub, an education and health district, a retail dining entertainment (RDE) village, a concert arena, a convention and exhibition centre, a knowledge park, an hospitality area, a logistics park, and a central park is proposed to come up at the Bengaluru Airport City. Published - May 08, 2026 09:27 pm IST
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