October 16, 2025 – Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced a major relief package for farmers affected by the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) land acquisition project.
₹1.5–₹2.8 Crore Per Acre: A Historic Compensation for Karnataka Farmers
In a tweet that quickly gained traction, Shivakumar confirmed that farmers who lost land to the GBIT project will receive compensation ranging from ₹1.50 crore to ₹2.80 crore per acre. This move is being hailed as one of the most generous land acquisition packages in the state’s history.
The post includes a 50-second video clip of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in a TV interview, seated against a floral backdrop, dressed in a grey shirt and dark scarf.
ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಎಕರೆಗೆ ₹1.50 ಕೋಟಿಯಿಂದ ₹2.80 ಕೋಟಿವರೆಗೆ ಪರಿಹಾರ
ಜಿಬಿಐಟಿ ಭೂಸ್ವಾಧೀನವು ಭೂಮಿ ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡ ರೈತರಿಗೆ ನಮ್ಮ ಸರ್ಕಾರದಿಂದ ಎಕರೆಗೆ ₹1.50 ಕೋಟಿಯಿಂದ ₹2.80 ಕೋಟಿವರೆಗೆ ಪರಿಹಾರ ನೀಡಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದೆ. ಈ ಪರಿಹಾರ ಪಡೆಯದ ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸಿದ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಶೇ.50:50 ಅನುಪಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ರೈತರಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ… pic.twitter.com/Oski3AqCEK
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 15, 2025
Alternative Land Allotment for Non-Compensated Farmers
For farmers who do not receive monetary compensation, the government will allot developed land in a 50:50 ratio. This ensures that no farmer is left behind in the state’s push for urban development.
Emotional Reactions and Cultural Impact
The announcement sparked emotional responses online, especially from rural communities. Many praised the government’s commitment to justice, while others urged transparency in implementation. The GBIT project, aimed at building India’s first AI-powered township, has now become a symbol of inclusive progress.
Shivakumar emphasized, “Our government is working hard to ensure no injustice is done to farmers while driving Karnataka’s overall development.”
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