At a pre-budget meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru in-charge minister DK Shivakumar, MLAs across party lines strongly pitched for decentralised funding. They argued that a fixed allocation per ward is necessary to address pressing civic issues such as deteriorating roads, encroached footpaths, and haphazard parking.
Ward-Wise Allocation Demand
• Legislators demanded ₹5 crore per ward for 369 wards across five city corporations
• Aim is to ensure equitable development and decentralised spending
• Proposals presented by commissioners of city corporations during the meeting
• Focus on improving civic amenities and addressing local infrastructure gaps
Civic Concerns Raised
• Encroached footpaths causing inconvenience to pedestrians
• Haphazard parking leading to traffic congestion
• Poor road conditions and drainage issues
• Need for better waste management and public amenities
Budget Outlook
The Bengaluru civic budget is expected on March 30, 2026, with key policy announcements likely to include a new footpath policy prioritising pedestrian safety, ward-wise allocations, and stricter parking regulations. Legislators emphasized that decentralised funding would empower local representatives to address constituency-specific challenges effectively.
Key Highlights
• Bengaluru MLAs demand ₹5 crore per ward for civic development
• Pre-budget meeting chaired by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
• Focus on roads, footpaths, parking, and civic amenities
• Budget presentation expected on March 30, 2026
• New footpath policy and parking rules under consideration
Sources: The Times of India, The New Indian Express, The Hindu