Bengaluru, Nov 7:
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched its ‘Ward One’ campaign aimed at improving civic infrastructure and resolving local issues through focused ward-level interventions across the city. The campaign was inaugurated by Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.
Under the initiative, simultaneous activities will be carried out across 40 wards covering all five city corporations of Bengaluru. The campaign includes inspections, identification of civic issues and coordination among various departments to ensure speedy solutions.
The selected wards include key neighbourhoods such as Kodihalli, Domlur, Sheshadripuram, Bharathinagar, Kanakanapalya, Belathur, Kundalahalli, Bellandur, Nagasandra, Malleshwaram, Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar, Basavanagudi, Vidyaranyapura, Yelahanka, Hebbal, Jayanagar, HSR Layout, Bommanahalli and BTM Layout, among others.
The campaign will cover six wards under Central Corporation, eight under East Corporation, 10 under West Corporation, seven under North Corporation and nine under South Corporation.
Officials have been directed to focus on key civic concerns, including road maintenance, pothole repairs, footpaths, waste management, drainage systems, street lighting and other public infrastructure issues.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the objective of the campaign is to bring governance closer to citizens by ensuring that ward-level problems are identified and addressed through coordinated action.
The GBA’s ‘Ward One’ initiative is expected to strengthen local administration and improve the quality of civic services across Bengaluru.
