Latest Answer: Though Tumakuru is Bengaluru's neighbour, it didn't witness rapid growth unlike Bengaluru for a long time. The city however has been a hub for education and manufacturing, with several known companies and educational institutions based here. Tumakuru is situated about 70 km away from Bengaluru on NH-206. The city is home to the famous HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) watch factory and the Siddhaganga Institute of Technology (SIT). With the announcement of smart city, the city is expected to see a rapid growth in the coming years. In terms of realty, areas on the Bengaluru-Tumakuru highway may witness rapid growth in a short duration.
Latest Answer: Like all other Cauvery drinking water projects, the additional water sanctioned will flow from Shiva Anicut to Torekadanahalli, and from there it will be supplied to different parts of the city.
