India, July 2 -- In a bid to enhance the district's brand image and attract greater investment, the Karnataka government is considering renaming Bengaluru Rural district as Bengaluru North, reported The Times of India. The proposal is expected to be taken up at the state cabinet meeting scheduled this week at Nandi Hills.

According to the report, move is part of a broader effort to shed the "rural" tag, which leaders and local representatives argue creates a perception barrier for investors, despite the district being home to some of the state's most critical infrastructure, including Kempegowda International Airport, Devanahalli Business Park, and major electronics manufacturing hubs like Foxconn's iPhone assembly plant.

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