Azima, a resident of Banashankari, says water comes to the public tap in her locality only once in three days. Forget social distancing, even fights happen here for water.
The story of water management in Rainbow Drive, Sarjapur Road has a lot of lessons for many layouts and neighborhoods trying to find a way out of water problems.
The HSR-x Federation invited local MLA, BBMP corporators and officials to collectively solve local issues and improve their neighbourhood. MLA Satish Reddy said residents can expect Cauvery water by end of year.
If the BBMP has failed to zero in on property tax defaulters, why should property owners pay for the inefficiency of the corporation, by shelling out 15 per cent more?
Anger and frustration, humour and wit, and quite a bit of drama. It was all there, as Bengaluru corporators raved and ranted about the water problem in their wards during the special two-day BBMP council session.
After two days of listening to views of city councillors, the BWSSB announced various measures including recruitment of staff, monthly meetings and cutting down water theft.
