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Patil said Sarjapura's strategically beneficial location will enable it to become a hub, especially with the closeness to national highways. Connecting roads and residential clusters are also part of the plan to further the project,

Karnataka Minister M B Patil announced the development of 'SWIFT City' in Sarjapura, Bengaluru. This planned industrial hub will focus on startups and technology, offering well-planned workspaces and world-class facilities.

According to Karnataka minister MB Patil, SWIFT city will enhance the start-up ecosystem in Bengaluru and will be one of the major industrial hubs in the city.