Governance

The BBMP has come up with 225 wards this year. The public has two weeks to register objections to the new ward boundaries.

Under the revamped Anna Bhagya scheme, beneficiaries will now receive 3 kgs of rice, 2 kgs of ragi, and Rs 170 in cash per person

Neha Sami outlines how the increasing private sector influence in governance, planning, and finance can further weaken local governments.

Neha Sami’s research broadly focuses on governance in Indian cities, including Bengaluru, and how it shapes mega projects.

KC Smitha says that Bengaluru does not just comprise the IT sector. Every citizen should be part of the city’s planning process.

Infrastructure projects are being prioritised over basic amenities like water supply and solid waste management, says Prof Smitha.

Regular and affordable electricity supply is essential for the poor. However, the process of registering could have been easier.

Suggestions given by the experts include fast-tracking public transit systems, but they also recommended potentially environmentally damaging infrastructure.

Reports mentioned a tariff increase of Rs 0.70 per unit, but talked about a Rs 2.89/unit hike, without explaining where that number came from.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has issued orders for implementation of the five guarantees within this fiscal year. Here is a detailed explanation.

The average Bengaluru voter probably preferred Modi’s promises of aspirational projects on roads, luxury transport systems, IT hubs, AI research centres.

In Bengaluru, BJP retained its position, winning in 16 out of the 28 constituencies, while Congress won in 12 constituencies.