# Karnataka Plans Three New Lalbagh-Style Parks in Bengaluru 2026-08-06T15:45:41+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced plans for three new botanical parks in Bengaluru, modelled on Lalbagh and Cubbon Park. One is proposed on Defence land, subject to approval from the Union Defence Ministry, while two would use forest land. Shivakumar said he had identified three locations and would meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Greater Bengaluru Authority, Bangalore Development Authority and Horticulture Department are expected to work on the projects. The Times of India reports that the parks would remain owned by the respective departments but be developed and maintained as public spaces. The Economic Times reports a farmer-government partnership programme will also be announced on August 15 to expand Karnataka’s green cover and create rural livelihoods. ## Coverage - economictimes.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Bengaluru, botanical gardens, Karnataka, Lalbagh, urban green cover Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-three-lalbagh-style-botanical-gardens-in-bengaluru/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-plans-three-lalbagh-style-botanical-gardens-in-bengaluru/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.