Ward committees look good in theory. Bengaluru has started witnessing monthly meetings in wards slowly. But is the existing system good enough to allow ward committees to work for public?
BMTC has an Intelligent Transport System, and an ITS mobile application too. How to make this system more efficient to help public transport and people? some inputs.
It is essential to remove all pain points from public transport, to make it popular. Conversion to public transport can reduce the traffic 24-fold,and BTMC can help achieve this.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy announced in the state budget that soapnut-based detergent industry will be promoted in future, as it will help control pollution in lakes. Will this solution really help control lake pollution?
BWSSB water isn’t reaching everyone. 1400MLD of sewage water is being wasted. Rainwater isn’t harvested enough. What Bengaluru needs now to be safe: a good water management plan.
Bellandur lake hits headlines often for wrong reasons. Citizens pressed for a time-bound plan for revival of the lake, and suggested many helpful ideas.
Bengaluru has set out on a journey of managing its waste sustainably. Going for pulverisers that further increase the load on sewage treatment of the city may not be a solution for this city.
Who would be actually paying the damages? If the government pays any compensation, almost the entire cost would be paid by the Bangaloreans, given that the city generates about 80% of state GDP. Do you like the idea?
The RERA bill has been passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Bill with a number of safeguards to protect home buyers’ interest, has crossed all hurdles. Citizen groups in Bengaluru too have played a role in pushing the Bill.
