GBA improves coordination on big projects, but everyday civic issues persist
According to sources, top-level meetings are frequent now, however, problems related to garbage blackspots, waste collection, potholes, and citizen services continue
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has improved coordination among top-level parastatals working in Bengaluru, which has expedited long-delayed civic works and infrastructure projects. However, many everyday civic issues persist, such as garbage blackspots, waste collection, potholes, and citizen services. For instance, the Wind Tunnel and Okalipuram underpasses have finally started after three major underpasses were significantly delayed due to coordination issues.
Despite the GBA's formation, problems at lower-ranking officials' levels, such as Panathur's white-topping works and M.G. Road asphalted after decades, still face delays due to a lack of follow-up from lower-rank officials. The implementation of ₹3,000 crore worth of white-topping works has been hindered by coordination gaps, causing traffic congestion.
Solid waste management remains a significant issue, with blackspot clearances dependent on the Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd. (BSWML) improving the waste collection system. The GBA system has made communication between officials easier, but intra-department communication and handling tasks remain a problem. A shortage of staff is also attributed to these execution issues, which are expected to improve once recruitment happens.
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