Bengaluru gets ₹7,795-cr for urban infrastructure

Urban Infrastructure
To build top-class urban infrastructure in Bengaluru, the state government has provided a sum of ₹7,795 crore in the 2021-22 budget. The state CM informed that necessary action would be taken to construct Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir across River Cauvery to provide drinking water and generating electricity for the city. Bengaluru is a fast-growing city and in view of this, the state government has given priority to provide the required infrastructure facilities and excellent quality of life. Bengaluru has been ranked first in the Ease of Living Index released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for the year 2020. The 'Bengaluru Mission 2022-Bengalurige Navachaitanya' program, which formulates easy transport facility, scientific waste disposal, augmenting green cover and excellent service facilities is being implemented. The CM, who also holds the Finance portfolio, said that there are plans to develop 'Experience Bengaluru Centre' in the land belonging to Mysuru Lamps Works Ltd at Malleshwaram and also develop Tree Parks in NGEF at Byappanahalli and in three other places. It also proposes action to commence work on a 65 km long and 100-metre wide peripheral ring road to reduce traffic congestion.

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