IIM Bangalore State Board for Wildlife approval 42-acre Manthralingapura
IIM Bangalore State Board for Wildlife approval 42-acre Manthralingapura came after the standing committee recommended the plan in April 2026, officials said. The nod covers a 42-acre first phase to build student facilities at Manthralingapura, Jigani hobli, Anekal taluk.
IIM Bangalore State Board for Wildlife approval 42-acre Manthralingapura — what the clearance covers
The project site lies about 303 metres from the Bannerghatta National Park boundary and will have a built-up area of over 20,000 sq m . Forest department officials confirmed the campus is proposed on private land and does not involve diversion of forest land.
Officials have said the proposal meets distance and eco-sensitive zone requirements. The standing committee recommended the plan to the State Board for Wildlife in April 2026 ; the update was recorded on Apr 21, 2026 .
IIM Bangalore State Board for Wildlife approval 42-acre Manthralingapura — next steps and conditions
Because the built-up area exceeds 20,000 sq m, the project will now be placed before the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) for final clearance. The NBWL review and its timeline will determine when construction can begin.
Officials attached conditions on campus design standards and environmental safeguards. The institute must follow monitoring and mitigation measures laid down by wildlife and forest authorities as part of NBWL scrutiny.
Project context and scale
The 42-acre phase I is part of a larger expansion for IIMB's second campus at the Manthralingapura site. The state government had earlier leased 110 acres at the same location for the IIMB second campus development.
Phase I focuses on new student facilities to support growing enrolment and campus activities. Details such as construction budget, specific building designs, or the final student capacity were not disclosed by officials.
Key facts and dates
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project area | 42 acres |
| Built-up area | Over 20,000 sq m |
| Distance from park | 303 metres |
| Land status | Private land; no forest diversion reported |
| State lease (earlier) | 110 acres |
| Standing committee recommendation | April 2026 |
| Article updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
What you should know
NBWL approval is mandatory for projects of this scale near protected areas. The final go-ahead and construction timeline depend on the National Board for Wildlife review and any additional conditions it imposes.
FAQs
Q: Does the project involve forest land diversion? A: No. Officials confirmed the project is on private land and does not involve forest land diversion.
Q: How close is the project to Bannerghatta National Park? A: The project site is 303 metres from the park boundary.
Q: Is further approval required? A: Yes. Because the built-up area exceeds 20,000 sq m , the proposal will go to the National Board for Wildlife for final clearance.
Q: What does phase I include? A: Phase I involves construction of new student facilities on 42 acres at Manthralingapura in Anekal taluk.
Q: Was the land provided by the state government? A: The state government had previously leased 110 acres at the same location for IIMB’s second campus.
Q: When will construction start? A: The timeline depends on the NBWL review; officials have not provided a construction start date.
Q: Are specific environmental mitigation plans available? A: Detailed environmental impact assessment contents and mitigation monitoring plans have not been publicly shared yet.