Archive · 23 May 2025
Karnataka Cabinet Approves Renaming Ramanagara to Bengaluru South
The Karnataka government wants to change the name of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South.
They believe they have the power to do this on their own.
The cabinet approved the name change.
The central Home Ministry had not given a NOC and did not agree with the proposal.
Ramanagara will still be the headquarters and they don't expect any extra costs.
Land records and documents will be updated to reflect the change.
Karnataka Cabinet approved renaming Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South.
Ramanagara will remain the district headquarters.
Notification for the name change will be issued.
The name change will not have any financial implications.
The central Home Ministry had not given a NOC.
- Who
- Karnataka State Cabinet and Union Government
- What
- Karnataka Cabinet approved renaming Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South.
- When
- Cabinet approval on Thursday.
- Where
- Ramanagara district (Karnataka).
- Why
- The Karnataka government aims to preserve Bengaluru's identity.
Karnataka Government's Stance
Union Government (Implied)
Jurisdiction
Karnataka Government's Stance
The State government believes the matter falls under its jurisdiction.
Union Government (Implied)
The Union government did not agree with the initial proposal.
Political Opposition
Karnataka Government's Stance
The State government views any opposition as political interference.
Union Government (Implied)
The central Home Ministry had not given a NOC.
- State
- Karnataka
- Proposed Name
- Bengaluru South
- Original Name
- Ramanagara
- Legal Status
- State Subject
- Approval Day
- Thursday
