Market tales: Exploring Bengaluru’s centres of trade
In this six-part series, The Hindu takes stock of prominent markets in Bengaluru, reviewing the existing infrastructure and progress of redevelopment plans.
Bengaluru's bustling markets are the focus of a six-part series by The Hindu's reporters, examining the progress and challenges faced by several key trade centers. The Malleswaram flower market, long delayed, is nearing completion and the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is ready to transfer the operation and maintenance of the market to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
This development has generated optimism among flower vendors anticipating their relocation to the revamped market. At K.R. Market, significant improvements have been made to the parking infrastructure, transforming it into a smart facility equipped with a skywalk and basement parking. However, the redevelopment of Johnson Market and the Krishna Devaraya Palike Bazaar remain stalled, with the latter's future uncertain after two years since its opening.
Additionally, the Jayanagar market, initiated after a fire in 2009, has been abandoned halfway due to resistance from vendors unwilling to vacate their shops.
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