Bengaluru, Aug. 20 -- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar informed the Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday that the state government is actively considering a proposal to extend Bengaluru's Namma Metro Yellow Line all the way to Attibele. Shivakumar, who also oversees Bengaluru's urban development, revealed this during Question Hour in response to a request from Congress MLA B Shivanna.

Currently, the newly launched Yellow Line runs from RV Road to Bommanahalli. However, Shivanna urged the government to push the metro further southward to cater to the growing needs of commuters in Attibele and surrounding areas, according to a report by The Hindu.

Acknowledging the demand, Shivakumar confirmed that preliminary steps are already underway. He h...