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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Turbo-charging Bengaluru, many projects at a time
By: D Kumaraswamy It goes without saying that Bengaluru is a global brand and India's favourite employment hub. Youth from every corner of India – students or job-hunters -- always aspire to work in Bengaluru at least once. As a Union minister, I can affirm this resoundingly. Not once has any entrepreneur, businessperson, or industrialist visiting me in my Delhi's offices missed a chance to speak of Bengaluru's talent, efficiency, and excellence in glowing terms. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru It is true India is progressing at a faster clip, and many cities are expanding their footprints in industry and employment. But Bengaluru is miles ahead of competition. The city has an irresistible charm and energy, welcomes everyone, shapes destinies, and empowers lives. The Bengaluru of the 1980s was different from its today's version. In just three decades, the city has undergone a transformative evolution. This change is the result of hard work by many, carried forward in the legacy of city founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda . My father and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda 's contribution to the development of Bengaluru is beyond debate. There's a common misconception that Gowda -- because of the epithet 'son of the soil' -- focused mainly on farmers and rural areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Luxury Awaits at Paras Floret Paras The Florett Book Now Undo While that is true, it is equally indubitable that he never neglected Bengaluru. His work for this city is vast and a surprise to many. What most don't know is Gowda was a visionary and technically sound engineer. Let's list Gowda's contributions -- unparalleled to this date – to Bengaluru. About 450 years ago, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda founded Bengaluru. His vision for the city surpassed great cities of Europe and a flourishing Vijayanagara Empire. From temples, markets, residential layouts, and irrigation canals, Kempegowda imagined it all. He knew Bengaluru was a 'cloud-level city', perched on rocky elevations, rich in water resources and green terrain. Gowda carried forward the vision. As early as 1962, when he entered the legislative assembly as an independent member, he fought for the utilization of Cauvery water. His efforts led to the creation of major reservoirs like Kabini, Harangi, and Hemavathi. Because of his foresight, Bengaluru receives uninterrupted Cauvery water today. When he became Prime Minister, he allocated 9tmcft of Cauvery water to Bengaluru. He approved Stage IV of Cauvery Water Supply Project with Asian Development Bank support. In 1994, as CM, he successfully secured ?958 crore from Japan International Cooperation Agency for the first phase of Cauvery Stage 3 & 4, with 80% as a grant. From the 42tmcft of surplus allocated by Cauvery tribunal, he ensured 10tmcft was reserved to Bengaluru. Gowda laid the groundwork for the IT-BT revolution in Bengaluru. By offering 10-year tax holidays, he attracted global tech giants to the city, creating modern, tech-based employment for Kannadigas and triggering a massive socioeconomic transformation. He was the original force behind the Whitefield IT Park. He laid the foundation for Kempegowda International Airport, approved Delhi Metro project with a vision to bring the same to Bengaluru, and pioneered the concept of flyovers to ease traffic. The Sirsi Circle flyover is a testament to his vision. During my tenure as CM, I continued the legacy of both Kempegowda and my father. In 2006, Bengaluru had shorter municipal limits. Thinking of the city's future, I issued a notification in 2007 to merge 100 wards of Bengaluru City Corporation with seven City Municipal Councils, one Town Municipal Council, and 110 nearby villages. This created Greater Bengaluru Municipal Corporation — a decision that laid the foundation for today's global metropolis. Namma Metro, today the city's most crucial public transport system, would not have started without the groundwork laid during my tenure. Until I became CM in 2006, no progress had been made. I swiftly approved the project. On June 24, 2006, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for Phase 1 (from MG Road to Mysore Road). The rest is history. I also denotified 90 acres of Defence land and transferred it to BBMP, the first such move in India enabling urban development. During my term, I initiated several projects for smooth mobility in Bengaluru: Elevated corridors, Peripheral Ring Road, Phase 2 of Metro, Suburban Rail, and road widening of about 80 key stretches. Roads to Electronic City, Tumakuru, and the new airport were all modernized under my leadership. In addition, I approved 180 firstgrade colleges, 500 junior colleges, 1,400 high schools, and directly recruited 56,000 teachers for the first time in the state's history. Bengaluru benefited from all these initiatives too. As a Union minister, I've paid great attention to Bengaluru. Under PM Modi's flagship PM-e-Drive mission, I sanctioned 4,500 electric buses to BMTC. This is just Phase 1; more ebuses will follow. This marks a transformative step towards reinventing Bengaluru's public transport. My dream is to have e-buses operate across 800 to 900 km of the city's routes, a vision shared by PM Modi. Recently, I met Union minister and colleague Nitin Gadkari and we had in-depth discussions on two key projects: 1. Building a state-of-the-art underground road network in Bengaluru; 2. Launching the Peripheral Ring Road to ease traffic and improve mobility. The minister has responded positively to both requests. Bengaluru is our pride. And I'm working beyond my limits to realize its full potential. The writer is Union minister of heavy industries & steel and former chief minister of Karnataka
Hindustan Times
17-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru to face 24-hour water disruption on June 19. Check details here
Bengaluru residents across the city's municipal limits will face a 24-hour disruption in water supply on June 19, as the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) undertakes urgent infrastructure upgrades and annual maintenance work. According to an Indian Express report, in an official statement issued Monday, the BWSSB confirmed that all water treatment plants under Cauvery Water Supply Project Phases I to V will be temporarily shut down from 6 am on Thursday, June 19, until 6 am on Friday, June 20. The board has urged the public to store adequate water in advance and use it judiciously during this period. (Also Read: DK Shivakumar falls off bicycle in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Video) The disruption is necessary to facilitate the integration of a newly installed 3,000-mm diameter pipeline with the existing Stage V line at T K Village, along with routine maintenance of associated power systems. These upgrades are being carried out in coordination with the Karnataka Electricity Transmission Corporation, officials said. According to BWSSB, the planned works are essential to improve long-term efficiency and ensure more reliable service. 'The shutdown is a temporary inconvenience to help ensure uninterrupted supply in the future,' a spokesperson said, adding that all efforts will be made to restore supply by the stated deadline. The shutdown will affect water availability across the Greater Bengaluru Urban Area, including residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Residents in areas under the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are advised to make necessary arrangements ahead of time. The shutdown comes at a time when Bengaluru is grappling with a chronic shortfall in water supply. To address the growing crisis, the Cauvery Stage V project was recently rolled out to extend piped water access to 50 lakh new users, especially in the city's peripheral and underserved areas. The new supply system benefits several outer zones including Mahadevapura, Yelahanka, Yeshwantpur, Bangalore South, T Dasarahalli, Byatarayanapura, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Kengeri, and Bommanahalli. However, many potential users have expressed concerns over high deposit costs for new connections, slowing uptake in some localities. (Also Read: Karnataka woman detained for branding son with hot iron rod as punishment for being 'naughty')
Indian Express
17-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Cauvery water supply to be disrupted in Bengaluru on June 19 due to maintenance works
The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has announced a 24-hour disruption in the Cauvery water supply across the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits on June 19 due to emergency maintenance and infrastructure upgrade works. BWSSB said in a statement on Monday that all water treatment plants under the Cauvery Water Supply Project Phases 1 to 5 will be shut down from 6 am on Thursday, June 19, to 6 am on Friday, June 20. The shutdown is necessary to facilitate the connection of a new 3,000-mm diameter pipeline to the Cauvery Stage V pipeline at T K Village, along with annual maintenance of power facilities and other essential works mandated by the Karnataka Electricity Transmission Corporation. The agency has clarified that the decision was made to ensure an uninterrupted water supply and carry out the works in a timely and efficient manner. As a result of the plant shutdown, water supply across the Greater Bengaluru Urban Area will be affected. Residents, as well as commercial and industrial establishments, have been advised to store sufficient water in advance and use it judiciously during the maintenance window. Officials added that efforts are being made to complete the works as quickly as possible and restore the supply by the stipulated time. Bengaluru currently faces a persistent water supply-demand gap of approximately 400 million litres per day (MLD), with BWSSB supplying around 900 MLD against a demand of 1.3 billion litres. The recently commissioned Cauvery Stage V project aims to provide water to 50 lakh new beneficiaries through 4 lakh new connections, though challenges such as high deposit costs for new connections have caused frustration among residents. The stage V project provides piped Cauvery water to 110 peripheral villages and other outlying areas of Bengaluru, reducing dependency on private water tankers and borewells while addressing water scarcity in these regions. This project targets approximately 50 lakh (5 million) residents across areas, including Mahadevapura, Yeshwantpur, Yelahanka, Bangalore South, T Dasarahalli, Byatarayanapura, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Kengeri, and Bommanahalli. It adds a water supply capacity of 775 million liters per day (MLD), amounting to 10 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) annually, increasing Bengaluru's total supply from 1,450 MLD to 2,225 MLD.
