Bengaluru: Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has said the state government is prepared to take strict decisions if they help improve Bengaluru’s infrastructure, mobility and quality of life, asserting that meaningful reforms cannot be achieved by “speaking softly and doing nothing.”
His remarks come amid the government’s ongoing drive to clear footpath encroachments, improve civic coordination and redesign key roads across the city.
Public interest will come first
The minister said difficult decisions are sometimes unavoidable if Bengaluru is to overcome long-standing civic problems. He indicated that the government would continue enforcing measures aimed at reclaiming public spaces and improving infrastructure, even if such actions face opposition.
In recent weeks, the government has intensified efforts to remove encroachments on footpaths and streamline coordination among multiple civic agencies responsible for roads, utilities and public infrastructure.
Focus on better infrastructure
Byre Gowda has repeatedly stressed the need for accountability in civic administration, questioning delays in road construction, recurring potholes and poor coordination between government departments. He has also directed officials to improve infrastructure along major corridors and ensure timely execution of public works.
The minister recently inspected Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road corridor, where he criticised repeated road cutting by multiple agencies and called for stronger coordination to prevent newly laid roads from being dug up again.
Government promises long-term reforms
The state government is working on several initiatives to improve Bengaluru’s urban infrastructure, including better traffic management, integrated planning among civic agencies and redevelopment of major road corridors.
Byre Gowda said the objective is to build a more efficient, pedestrian-friendly and well-managed city, adding that the government would not hesitate to take firm decisions if they serve the larger public interest.