KHB Kengeri Township (B.M. Kaval International Township): Overview, Status & Connectivity

What the project is

The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) is preparing to develop a large-scale township on land in and around B.M. Kaval village, near Kengeri in south-west Bengaluru. The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) has unveiled plans to develop a large-scale township spanning 500 acres in villages near Kengeri, Bengaluru. In official tender documents the project is described as an international-level township, which is the source of the "B.M. Kaval International Township" name; tenders sought town planning, architectural and engineering firms for the proposed development of an international-level township and housing project at B M Kaval, Chinnakuruchi, Vasanthanahalli, Devagere and K Gollahalli villages of Kengeri Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk. Unlike the scattered, premium-priced projects that dominate metro corridors, the Kengeri township promises scale and inclusivity, with government backing aiming to deliver housing at accessible price points while also offering residential plots.

Who is building it, and on what land model

Tenders have been invited through the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal for land acquisition and for appointing an architectural and engineering firm to design and execute the township. The last date for submission of bids was February 3, 2026, by 4 pm.

The land acquisition process began in July 2025, with notifications issued for acquiring land in B.M. Kaval. The 315 acres identified for acquisition are divided into three blocks within BM Kaval, of which 41 acres are already classified as government-owned 'kharab' land, with the rest being private land. A 50:50 compensation model will be followed, under which landowners will receive half of the developed plots as compensation, while the remaining land will be utilized by KHB for housing schemes. The acquisition process is proceeding in phases; after the 60-day objection period, KHB will finalize the terms of acquisition, including compensation packages for landowners.

Official notified area and villages / district

The proposed development is located in B.M. Kaval and surrounding villages of Kengeri Hobli in Bengaluru South taluk, within the Bengaluru Urban district. KHB's own tender for the appointed planning and engineering firm names five villages of Kengeri Hobli — B M Kaval, Chinnakuruchi, Vasanthanahalli, Devagere, K Gollahalli — as the footprint for the township. The 500-acre figure is the board's overall target for the township; the formally notified acquisition to date covers roughly 313–315 acres across three blocks in B.M. Kaval, per KHB officials and a preliminary notification.

The B.M. Kaval area's postal identity places it within the Kengeri Hobli, PIN 560060.

Why the township exists

The land, off Mysuru Road and connected by NICE Road and the Namma Metro Purple Line extension, is intended to be developed into residential plots and housing units for EWS, LIG and MIG families, with a senior KHB official noting the location and connectivity make it a prime choice for affordable housing. The township is being planned with a focus on economically weaker sections, low-income groups and middle-income groups, and the initiative aligns with the state government's broader objective of providing 10,000 houses to landless families in urban areas. KHB Commissioner Dayananda K.A. has said the initiative is part of a broader state effort to provide 10,000 homes to houseless families across Karnataka, and the Kengeri acquisition is expected to make a substantial contribution toward this goal.

Current status (as of February 2026)

The project remains pre-construction. KHB has issued a preliminary notification for the acquisition of 315 acres of land in BM Kaval village near Kengeri, and separately has invited tenders for land acquisition and for appointing an architectural and engineering firm to design and execute the township. No construction, plot allotment, or RERA registration for the township has been reported. Of the total land earmarked, 41 acres of government-owned 'kharab' land have already been identified, while acquisition of private land is underway — meaning full land assembly for the 500-acre target is not yet complete.

Headline connectivity

The site is located off Mysuru Road and is well-connected by NICE Road and the Namma Metro Purple Line extension. The area already benefits from strong public transport facilities, including the metro station, a BMTC bus depot, and access to NICE Road. Looking ahead, a proposed suburban railway corridor connecting Kengeri to Whitefield, known as the Parijaata Line, is expected to further enhance the area's connectivity once completed.

What happens next

The immediate next steps are procedural: KHB must close out its tender for the architecture and engineering firm, complete the statutory objection window on the acquisition notification, and finalise compensation terms with landowners under the 50:50 model. Following finalisation of compensation, the land will be surveyed, divided, and developed into plotted layouts and housing complexes, with proper amenities and public infrastructure. Only after land assembly, master-planning and statutory approvals are complete would actual construction and any RERA-registered phases begin. This page will be updated as KHB issues further notifications, appoints the design consultant, or announces a construction timeline.