Bengaluru is set to undergo a major urban transformation, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar declared on Monday, as the city government ramps up its cleanliness and infrastructure initiatives.
Speaking after laying the foundation stone for a 4 MLD ground-level water reservoir in Pulakeshinagar, Shivakumar said the project would bring drinking water to 30,000 homes and involve an investment of ₹130 crore. He also urged the local MLA to find land for a new government school and hospital in the area.
The Deputy CM, who also oversees Bengaluru development, said the BBMP’s ongoing cleanliness drive—now extended by four weeks—would be intensified. A new helpline will be launched for citizens to report garbage blackspots, helping officials take quicker action on waste accumulation.
Looking ahead, Shivakumar revealed that the Greater Bengaluru governance model will soon replace BBMP, aiming to improve service delivery and administration.
He further committed to personally monitoring the quality of white-topping roadworks, emphasizing durability: “These roads should last for 30 years.”
On the waste management front, a fresh tender process will be undertaken for door-to-door waste collection, with a strict four-month deadline set by the court. Shivakumar promised that the process would be fully transparent, ensuring accountability.
With these steps, the government aims to reshape the city’s urban landscape and address long-standing civic issues.
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