Karnataka Plans 'Karnataka Mandapam' Convention Centre in Bengaluru

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced plans to build a 'Karnataka Mandapam' convention centre in Bengaluru, similar to Delhi's Bharat Mandapam, with Jakkur, Mysuru Lamps, or NGEF premises under consideration. The government also approved the Coastal Malnad Karnataka Tourism Policy-2026, granting industry and infrastructure status to tourism projects, and is considering a convention centre and Asia's tallest sky deck.