‘Hi-Tech CM’ dreamt of making Karnataka a high-tech State
Bengaluru: While Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is revered as the founder of Bengaluru, the title of the ‘Architect of Modern Bengaluru’ belongs to S.M. Krishna.
Under his leadership, Bengaluru blossomed into a global metropolis, with three million people directly employed in the IT sector.
Krishna’s vision extended beyond the city, earning him the moniker of the ‘Hi-Tech CM’. He dreamt of making Karnataka a high-tech State while simultaneously working to improve the lives of farmers in rural areas.
This decision elevated Bengaluru to a global gateway, later recognised by then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as critical for international access.
When Krishna took office, Karnataka’s budget stood at Rs. 13,000 crore. By the time he left office, it had increased to Rs. 34,000 crore. His focus on the IT sector laid the foundation for the State’s current economic success, with the budget now exceeding Rs.3.5 lakh crore.
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