ward committees

No set procedures for conduct of ward committee meetings, and citizens’ role is also not specified. So how can we have a say in our local governance?

BBMP recently allocated Rs 60 lakh to every ward committee. A webinar organised by the NGO Janaagraha threw light on how the funds are being used.

Attend a workshop to learn how you can participate in the ward committee meetings in your ward, hold officials accountable and get works done.

Given BBMP’s centralised COVID response hasn’t been quite effective, it has joined hands with civil society organisations for a booth-level system that will be driven by citizen volunteers. Citizens can register at the BLCARES website to volunteer.

From banning domestic workers to forcing additional quarantine on residents, many RWAs have made their own rules. The legality of these rules is highly questionable, but BBMP Commissioner says he won’t interfere.

State government plans to set up ‘zonal committees’ for further decentralisation of BBMP. The committees will include citizens and senior officials, and will decide on zonal works. Read more on what else happened in Bengaluru over the past week, in our roundup

Today people in Bengaluru can nominate themselves to volunteer as a ward committee member. But it didn’t happen overnight – the struggle for ward committees lasted for almost 25 years! Read the story of how ward committee came about.

For those who want to go beyond raving and ranting about local issues, on social media or mobile messenger groups.

If Urban Development Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake keeps his promise, rules and laws would be amended to give more power to citizens in urban governance.

Effective waste management is the responsibility of ward committees. But are ward committee meetings happening in Bengaluru? High Court decides to look into it.

Citizens can now approach the Ward Committees in case of litter or uncleared garbage

BBMP corporators question the process of ward committee formation, yet go along with the High Court order to ensure appointments by 21st. But who are they nominating?