Karnataka Budget 2023: Here's what in store for development of Bengaluru

Karnataka Budget 2023: Siddaramaiah said that BWSSB will upgrade 20 Sewage Treatment Plants by March, 2026 at a cost of Rs. 1,411 crore. BWSSB will execute this project using their own funds. Once completed, this projects will ensure sustainable management of water supply and protection of natural ecosystem in BBMP limits.

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First Published Jul 7, 2023, 3:00 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday (July 7) announced state budget and came in favour of Bengaluru by announcing seveal schemes that benifits the silicon valley. In his budget presentation, Siddaramaiah announced that approximately Rs. 12,000 crore is being spent through various schemes such as Amruta Nagarotthana, High-Density Corridor, road white-topping, solid waste management, encroachment removal and repairs of canals (Rajakaluves), filling of potholes etc.

In a bid to reduce traffic congestion, Namma Metro and Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project are being implemented at an estimated cost of Rs. 30,000 crores. These projects will require at least five years for completion.

Although numerous projects worth significant sums of money have been undertaken, it is regrettable that the city's infrastructure remains dilapidated and fails to meet the growing expectations of its residents. This can be attributed to the previous government's inadequate dedication, rampant corruption, and misallocation of resources.

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"Brand Bengaluru" theme is centered on safety and convenience of the residents of Bengaluru city. The Brand Bengaluru theme is focused on addressing the nine major challenges facing the city namely, traffic management, environment, solid waste management, proper utilization of public places, public health, animal health, people friendly e-Governance, water security and flood management. By addressing these challenges in a planned and scientific manner we will elevate Bengaluru to international standards.

Siddaramaiah said that BWSSB will upgrade 20 Sewage Treatment Plants by March, 2026 at a cost of Rs. 1,411 crore. BWSSB will execute this project using their own funds. Once completed, this projects will ensure sustainable management of water supply and protection of natural ecosystem in BBMP limits.

"There is no good metro or road connectivity to Sir M. Visveswaraya Terminal constructed by the South Western Railways near Baiyyappanahalli in Bengaluru. This has caused inconvenience to lakhs of commuters and led to severe traffic congestion in the area. To address this problem, a new flyover will be constructed at the cost of Rs.263 crore," Siddaramaiah said.

The Karnataka Chief Minister said that approximately 190 km roads were converted into white-topped roads by our government in 2016-17 and 2017-18 and these were still in a very good condition. Subsequently, no white topping work was taken up by the previous government. This project will be restarted in the year 2023-24.

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During the year 2016, 12 prominent roads in Bengaluru were identified as High-Density Corridors, spanning a combined distance of 192 km, and notorious for experiencing heavy traffic congestion. To alleviate this issue, 92 km of these roads have already been enhanced and upgraded to facilitate seamless traffic movement. In the upcoming fiscal year of 2023-24, an additional 83 km of these congested roads are slated to undergo development, requiring an investment of Rs. 273 crore.

The Karnataka CM also said that Bengaluru Peripheral Ring Road, which was designed to ease traffic congestion in Bengaluru city, is lying on the backburner since the last 15 years. The technical issues of the Peripheral Ring Road have been cleared as Supreme Court has given consent on November 25, 2021.

Encroachment of storm water drain (Rajakaluves) has hindered smooth flow of storm water in Bengaluru. This is leading not only to floods but also to mishaps due to water from waterlogged roads entering people's homes. Action will now be taken on priority to resolve this issue by vacating the encroachments identified by the Revenue Department.

"Our government will give priority to scientific disposal of waste in Bengaluru city. Legacy waste of 97 lakh tons will be treated through bio-mining and bio-remediation and in the coming 5 years, 256 acres of land will be converted into parks in Bengaluru city," Siddaramaiah said.

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"Namma Metro, with a network of around 70 km and used by around 5.7 lakhs commuters daily, is the second largest metro network in the country. In the current year, the metro lines will be expanded from Baiyyappanahalli to Krishnarajapura, Kengeri to Challaghatta, Nagasandra to Madawara, RV Road to Bommasandra," the chief minister further said.

The total addition of new lines by the end of 2024 will be 27 km. Further, in the next three years, the metro network will be increased from 70 km to 176 km i.e., 2.5 times the present network coverage. The ongoing work of the airport metro line will be expedited and it will be operationalized by 2026.

Last Updated Jul 7, 2023, 3:00 PM IST

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