Jagadish Shettar Advocates for Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi Integration to Boost Growth
Bring Hubballi-Dharwad & Belagavi together for faster growth, says MP Shettar
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Former Chief Minister and Belagavi Member of Parliament Jagadish Shettar proposed the integration of Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi into a 'triple city' to enhance regional development. He emphasized the importance of a direct rail link between Dharwad and Belagavi, which is pending state compensation to expedite construction.
- 01Jagadish Shettar suggests merging Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi for accelerated growth.
- 02A direct rail route between Dharwad and Belagavi is in the works.
- 031,700 acres have been acquired for the rail project, but compensation is pending.
- 04Shettar encourages more frequent events by the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- 05Immediate release of compensation could start construction in six to seven months.
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Jagadish Shettar, the former Chief Minister of Karnataka and current Member of Parliament for Belagavi, emphasized the potential for accelerated development by merging the Hubballi-Dharwad twin cities with Belagavi into a 'triple city.' Speaking at the Logistics Summit during the Incomex 2026 exhibition, he highlighted ongoing efforts to establish a direct rail connection between Dharwad and Belagavi. Currently, 1,700 acres of land has been acquired for this project, but the state government has yet to release the necessary compensation. Shettar noted that 240 acres have been secured in Dharwad out of the 300 acres needed. He stated that if the state expedites compensation, construction could commence within six to seven months, significantly boosting regional growth. Additionally, he praised the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) for their initiatives and suggested that they organize events every two months to foster business development.
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The proposed rail link and city merger could significantly improve transportation and economic opportunities for residents in Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi.
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