We planted trees, installed drain covers, fixed water leaks, and filled potholes. Yes, it is time for localities to self-organise and self-fund themselves.
Bengaluru’s stormwater drains are designed badly, violating all guidelines. Desilting and maintenance are rarely done. That the city floods is no surprise!
Covered, encroached, remodelled or just plain missing – Bengaluru’s stormwater drain network has been so badly mismanaged, finds the accounting watchdog.
DG users now must get emission control devices certified by 1 of 5 empanelled laboratories. Or shift to gas based generators. Or retrofit DGs for gas usage.