India, March 8 -- Bengaluru city is set for a major infrastructure overhaul, with chief minister Siddaramaiah allocating Rs.7,000 crore in the state budget - more than double the previous annual grant of Rs.3,000 crore.

"Our government gives priority to basic infrastructure in Bengaluru city, which makes a major contribution to the state's economy. The yearly grant of Rs.3,000 crore being provided will be enhanced to Rs.7,000 crore in the current year. A new Special Purpose Vehicle will be established to utilise these grants and implement major developmental works on priority," Siddaramaiah said.

A major highlight of the budget is the government's plan to construct the North-South and East-West tunnel corridors at a cost of Rs.40,000 cr...