Bengaluru: The Centre has approved the renaming of three stations on Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line following a proposal submitted by the Karnataka government, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya announced.
The competent authority under the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has cleared the proposed changes, which were recommended following demands from local residents and the findings of a committee constituted to examine the issue.
The three approved name changes are:
- IIMB Metro Station: Bilekahalli–IIMB
- J.P. Nagar 4th Phase: NS Palya–J.P. Nagar 4th Phase
- Tavarekere Metro Station: SG Palya (Suddagunte Palya)
Surya said a formal proposal had been submitted to the Union ministry through Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL).
He added that the demand to rename IIMB Metro Station had been raised for a long time by residents of the Bommanahalli Assembly constituency.
The approval is expected to address local residents’ concerns and give greater recognition to neighbourhood identities through metro station names.
