Before the swearing-in, Yediyurappa said he would decide on members to be inducted into the ministry after consulting party president Amit Shah.
In his customary address to the joint sitting of the state legislature reflecting government's policies and priorities, he said public transport and scientific traffic management are essential to address the traffic problems faced by this IT city.
Addressing the gathering after unfurling the national flag at the 68th Republic Day celebrations here, he said the smart city project had been envisioned to provide hassle free smart solutions at reasonable cost in respect of delivery of services and building of infrastructure.