Economy State budget prioritises infrastructure in Bengaluru, but governance issues remain unresolved July 14, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik Issues like water supply, solid waste management, affordable housing, and lake rejuvenation did not receive adequate attention in the state budget.
Health Autism and the city: Intervention and support services widely available in Bengaluru April 29, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik NIMHANS, St John’s, Dr. S R Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing are among the best places to get an autism assessment in India.
Economy Rs 11,163 crore for the city, but social infrastructure gets short shrift again in BBMP budget March 23, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik The BBMP has made significant changes to make its budgeting process more inclusive and transparent, but it still lacks a scientific approach.
Economy Lakhs of homes lie vacant as rents soar in some city areas March 3, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik Gated communities and standalone buildings are in demand, especially home complexes within a 3-5 kilometre radius from IT hubs and tech parks.
Economy Why BBMP is caught in a vicious cycle of low municipal revenue January 6, 2023 Sukanya Bhaumik Currently, BBMP’s per capita revenue is well below the norms set by the High Powered Expert Committee for urban development.
Environment Bengaluru: Still unprepared to face unusual weather events due to climate change November 23, 2022 Sukanya Bhaumik Citizen groups say BBMP is reinventing the wheel in preparing another Climate Action Plan, when a 2021 plan prepared by NGO ESG, is already with it.
