After a long wait, the much-anticipated Modern Market at Kalamandir, Tilakwadi, is finally set for its grand inauguration on April 20 at 11:30 AM. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will officially inaugurate the newly constructed commercial complex, which has been ready for nearly a year but awaited a formal launch.
The journey of transforming the old Kala Mandir into a bustling shopping hub began as early as 2010, with a vision to redevelop the space into a modern shopping complex. This dream has now been realised under the Smart City project, giving birth to what is now known as the Modern Market at Kala Mandir.
The original structure was handed over to Belagavi Smart City Ltd, and demolition began on May 27, 2019. The redevelopment project, taken up at a cost of ₹46.68 crore, was executed by Yankee Construction, Bengaluru.
Key Features of the Modern Market:
- Structure: Basement + Ground + 2 Floors
- Basement: Multi-level car parking
- Ground Floor: Commercial shops
- First Floor: Shops and a vibrant food court
- Second Floor: Multiplex with steel roofing and a meeting hall lobby
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Spread across a vast 7,800 sq.m (2.1 acres), the new market complex will house:
- A multi-level car parking facility
- Multi-modal parking stand (Auto rickshaws & Cycles)
- Modern shopping mall with branded and local outlets
- Atrium space
- Family entertainment zones and restaurants
- A mini auditorium cum cultural center
- Other community-use amenities
