Bengaluru, May 20 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar (DKS) on Wednesday, May 20, said the state government is set to begin compensation distribution from the first week of June for farmers affected by the proposed Greater Bengaluru Township project near Bidadi in Ramanagara district.

The announcement came after Shivakumar held a crucial meeting with farmers regarding land acquisition and compensation related to the large-scale township project.

According to the Deputy Chief Minister, nearly 80 per cent of the farmers whose lands fall under the proposed project area have expressed consent for the acquisition process after discussions with the government.

"All the farmers had come for discussions regarding the Greater Benga...