privatisation Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Environment

Lake policy misguided, says forest department

June 24, 2008 Rajeev Yeshwanth

In a report submitted to the High Court, Karnataka’s highest ranking forest official Dr P J Dilip Kumar has severely criticised the state’s approach to commercialise Bangalore’s lakes.

Candle light vigil against privatisation

August 14, 2007 Ayesha Aleem

A candle light vigil was held opposing LDA plans to handover Hebbal Lake to a private party that plans an upmarket recreational facility beside the lake.

Allow private bus operators

July 31, 2007 Muralidhar Rao

BMTC cannot cope up with the city’s exploding need for transport. One option is to end its monopoly status.

Environment

Will PPP destroy lakes?

June 30, 2007 Rajeev Yeshwanth

Will the Lake Development Authority’s (LDA) public private partnership (PPP) model protect or destroy Bangalore’s last remaining lakes?

Agara lake conversion stirring up protests

May 31, 2007 Rajeev Yeshwanth

LDA leases out Agara Lake to a private party which plans an amusement park. Local residents and environmentalists are aghast and plan their next moves.