Karnataka plans logistics park near Bengaluru airport, floats tender

The Karnataka government is moving forward with its long-delayed plan to establish a logistics park at Balepura, near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC) has issued a tender for the development of the facility through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

The project will follow the Design, Finance, Build, Operate, and Transfer (DFBOT) framework. The selected private developer will be responsible for constructing an integrated logistics hub on a 10-acre site. The proposed facility may include a logistics park, standalone warehouses, cold storage units, or even manufacturing setups. As per the terms, operations must commence within 36 months of receiving the Letter of Award (LoA).

The development mandate includes a minimum built-up area of 1.8 lakh square feet, aligned with the sanctioned Floor Area Ratio (FAR). Initially outlined in the Karnataka State Logistics Plan – 2022, the project has faced multiple delays over the years.

This move follows similar development efforts in the region, including the long-pending Bengaluru Signature Business Park, which has also recently seen progress under a PPP framework.