BBMP tries to tidy up city's black spots ahead of Global Investors’ Meet

Vasudha Zora | NT

Bengaluru: The civic body has started the maintenance and beautification work in all eight zones across Bangalore, especially near Palace grounds areas, ahead of the three-day Global Investors Meet that will kick off from November 2.

The Department of Commerce and Industries has consulted Urban Development in order to make amends by fixing roads and junctions, as poor roads could embarrass Indian representatives.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) jump-started cleanliness work in all eight zones of the city, which includes filling potholes, fixing walkways, and clearing debris and other beautification projects.

In order to address the cleaning up of arterial and sub-arterial roads, a separate team has been set up that will focus on clearing pruned tree branches, removing flexes, fixing streetlights, and planting saplings.

According to BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath, he has asked ordered all zonal commissioners from major areas such as Hebbal, Kanakapura main road, Konankunte main road, Mahadevapura main road, ITPL Road, Mysore road, Hesarghatta road, Tumakuru Road, RT Nagar, Cubbon Park, and Palace Grounds to make regular inspections.

He also said that an extra Rs 4 crore have been allocated under the Chief Minister’s Navangarothana program to carry out the repair work in Palace Grounds and the stretch between the airport connecting to Hebbal will be done by the NHAI.

“It is a reality that major VIP events attract more budgeting for the development and maintenance work. Initially, we all must have a cleansing DNA inscribed into us. It is important to note that such events push government authorities to prove themselves and put their best foot forward.

If it is benefactor, then VIP events should be held all over Bengaluru so that all the areas can utilize the extra funds for better maintenance” said Urban planning expert Ravi Chandra Various civil bodies have been assigned specific jobs, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will be managing the exhibition center while the Bangalore Waste and Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is made to ensure a 24/7 water supply and BBMP will be responsible for putting outboards, placing decorative plants and other development works around the city