Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Karnataka CM Asks Wipro to Ease Bengaluru Traffic
The Chief Minister of Karnataka wants to help make traffic better in Bengaluru, specifically on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
He asked Wipro's founder, Azim Premji, to allow vehicles to use a road through their campus.
The idea is that this could cut down traffic jams by up to 30% during peak hours.
This request comes because the ORR has heavy traffic, and the government hopes this will help make it easier for people to commute.
A plan would be created to balance Wipro's needs and traffic flow.
Karnataka CM wrote to Wipro founder, Azim Premji.
Requesting controlled traffic through Wipro's campus near Iblur Junction.
Goal is to alleviate traffic congestion on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
Opening campus could reduce traffic density by up to 30% during peak hours.
The plan aims for a mutually agreed system, considering security and Wipro's operations.
- Who
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Azim Premji, Wipro
- What
- Request for access through Wipro campus to ease traffic
- When
- September 19 (letter date)
- Where
- Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road (ORR), Wipro campus
- Why
- To ease traffic congestion
- Event
- Traffic Management Proposal
- Location
- Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road (ORR)
- Involved
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Azim Premji, Wipro
- Proposed Solution
- Vehicular access through Wipro campus
- Potential Impact
- Reduce ORR congestion by ~30%
- Letter Date
- September 19
Sources
Bengaluru Traffic: CM Asks Wipro To Open Campus Roads To Cut ORR Congestion During Peak Hours
'Using Wipro campus could reduce ORR traffic by 30%': Siddaramaiah makes radical request to Azim Premji
‘Allow limited vehicular movement…’: Karnataka CM seeks Azim Premji’s help to tackle Bengaluru’s ORR traffic congestion
Bengaluru traffic: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asks Azim Premji to explore easing congestion via Wipro campus routes
Bengaluru ORR traffic: CM Siddaramaiah seeks Azim Premji’s nod for Wipro campus access
Siddaramaiah seeks Wipro chairman Azim Premji's help to resolve Bengaluru's ORR traffic woes 'by nearly 30%'
Bengaluru traffic congestion: Siddaramaiah urges Wipro to limit vehicular movement through its campus
Bengaluru ORR traffic: Karnataka CM Urges Wipro's Azim Premji To Tackle Congestion—Read Letter Here
Bengaluru ORR Jams: Siddaramaiah Wants Wipro to Open Campus Roads for Relief
Karnataka Chief Minister Turns To Wipro As Bengaluru Traffic Worsens
