On July 2, 2025, the Karnataka Cabinet approved the renaming of Bengaluru City University to Dr?Manmohan?Singh Bengaluru City University, marking it as the first Indian university to carry the former Prime Minister’s name—a tribute to his legacy in economic reforms and infrastructure development.

Key Highlights:

1. This university is now the first in India to be named after former PM Dr?Manmohan?Singh since his passing in December 2024.
2. The decision was announced by CM Siddaramaiah in his March 7, 2025 budget speech and formalized at the cabinet meeting held at Nandi Hills.
3. Government Arts College and Government R.C. College will be incorporated as constituent colleges to elevate the university into a model institution.
4. Dr Singh’s role in landmark infrastructure—like the Bangalore Metro, Electronic City elevated highway, and Kempegowda Airport—was cited as a key reason for the honour.
5. D.K. Shivakumar mentioned plans to establish a research and study centre at the university dedicated to Dr?Singh’s economic reforms.