‘Hoping to build something just as amazing in Bengaluru’: DK Shivakumar after visiting New York's Skydeck

DK Shivakumar shared his “inspiring” visit to New York's Skydeck on social media, expressing his intention to replicate a similar structure in Bengaluru.

Published on: Sep 15, 2024, 09:36:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday took to social media to detail his experience visiting the skydeck in New York during his US trip.

DK Shivakumar clarified that his US trip was purely personal and not related to meetings with prominent figures, despite media speculation. (X)

“An unforgettable experience visiting the SkyDeck in New York! Apart from the stunning views, what really inspired me was learning how it was all brought to life. Had the opportunity to chat with the brilliant minds behind the project, and a special shoutout to Mr. Babu Killar, a fellow Kannadiga and structural engineer working in New York, for gifting me the SkyDeck book. I’m taking home a lot of inspiration and ideas, and hoping to build something just as amazing in Bangalore,” he wrote, while sharing pictures of the infrastructural wonder.

This comes in the backdrop of talks to construct South Asia's tallest Skydeck in Bengaluru, which will offer a 360-degree view of the city. The proposal to build such a structure, which was put forth by Shivakumar himself, was recently approved by the Karnataka government. Shivakumar along with irrigation, also holds portfolios such as Bengaluru development. The skydeck will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹500 crore and it would be 250 metres high.

The building will be located in NICE Road in the outer parts of Bengaluru, and the project also has plans to connect it with the metro rail system for easy access. This is among a series of infrastructure projects aimed to enhance the city's infrastructure and tourism appeal.

The DCM is in the United States on a personal family trip. Shivakumar dismissed media reports suggesting that his visit to the US is to meet with top figures like former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris, and clarified that the trip was purely personal.

"I am travelling to the US along with my family till September 15. The media reports that I am meeting former US President Barack Obama and US Vice President Kamala Harris are incorrect. It is a personal visit," he clarified in a press statement, according to news agency PTI.

He also visited the Adi Chunchanagiri Mutt in New Jersey on Thursday, which is coming up in a sprawling 20-acre campus in Franklin Township.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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