KHB Floats Tenders for Land Acquisition and Architectural Firm for 500-Acre Kengeri International Township

What Was Decided

The Karnataka Housing Board (KHB) announced plans to develop a large-scale township spread across 500 acres in villages near Kengeri, and as part of the initiative invited tenders for land acquisition and appointment of an architectural and engineering firm (AEF) to develop an international-standard township and housing project. The tender was floated through the Karnataka Public Procurement Portal (KPP). The tender listing on the state procurement aggregator describes the assignment as appointment of Town Planning, Architectural And Engineering Firms For The Proposed Development Of International Level Township And Housing Project At B M Kaval, Chinnakuruchi, Vasanthanahalli, Devagere, K Gollahalli Villages Of Kengeri Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk.

Boundaries and Villages Covered

The proposed township will be developed in B.M. Kaval and surrounding villages of Kengeri Hobli in Bengaluru South taluk, falling within the Bengaluru Urban district. The full tender scope names five revenue villages — B M Kaval, Chinnakuruchi, Vasanthanahalli, Devagere, and K Gollahalli.

Bid Deadline and Process

The last date for submission of bids was February 3, by 4 pm. Officials said the project aims to provide houses and residential plots to people without property ownership, with a focus on economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups (LIG), and middle-income groups (MIG).

Land Acquisition Background: The 50:50 Model

The land acquisition process was initiated in July 2025, with a notification already issued for acquiring land in B.M. Kaval. Earlier reporting on that notification put the acquisition extent at 315 acres: the Karnataka Housing Board issued a preliminary notification for the acquisition of 315 acres of land in BM Kaval village near Kengeri. This residential project was initiated with a preliminary notification released in the final week of June 2025.

The project follows a 50:50 compensation model, under which landowners will receive 50% of the developed plots as compensation, while the remaining land will be utilised by the Housing Board for its housing schemes. According to KHB officials, the project covers three identified blocks in B.M. Kaval village, and of the total land, 41 acres of government-owned 'kharab' land have already been identified, while the remaining private land is in the process of acquisition.

The acquisition process was set to proceed in phases: after a 60-day objection period, KHB would finalize the terms of acquisition, including compensation packages for landowners. Following this, the land was to be surveyed, divided, and developed into plotted layouts and housing complexes, with proper amenities and public infrastructure.

Policy Context and Practical Effect

The state government has set a target of providing 10,000 houses to the landless in urban areas, and the KHB plans to construct several housing complexes as part of this broader objective. A KHB official quoted in reporting on the July 2025 notification described the acquisition target directly: "We will be acquiring 315 acres of land, which includes the 41 acres of kharab land that belongs to the government."

The February 2026 tenders are the next operative step after that 2025 acquisition notification: they move the project from land assembly toward appointing the professional team (AEF/TPAEF) that will plan and design the township, and formalise the acquisition procurement itself. A senior KHB official said the township will particularly benefit economically weaker, low-income and middle-income groups, and will help many families realise their dream of owning a home in Bengaluru.

Location and Connectivity Noted in Coverage

The land is strategically located off Mysuru Road and well-connected by NICE Road and the Namma Metro Purple Line extension, and is intended to be developed into residential plots and housing units for EWS, LIG, and MIG families. 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.

Status as of Reporting

As of the 4 February 2026 report, the land acquisition and AEF-appointment tenders had closed for bid submission (deadline 3 February 2026), but no award, contract signing, layout plan approval or RERA registration had been reported. Of the total land, 41 acres of government-owned 'kharab' land had already been identified, while the remaining private land was still in the process of acquisition at that time. This page will be updated as KHB publishes further notifications on tender award, final land acquisition, or project launch.