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Bengaluru infrastructure and administrative reforms

Overview

Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has introduced administrative and digital reforms to manage infrastructure, public works, and water resources in the region.

To address delays in contractor payments, the government is implementing a digital system using Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) software. This transition replaces manual verification and RTGS methods with OTP-based authentication to ensure payments are made directly to contractors' bank accounts. The reform includes a “deemed approval” mechanism where bills automatically advance to the next stage if officials miss prescribed deadlines, though officers remain personally liable for any discovered work defects.

Additionally, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has assumed jurisdiction over the Bengaluru Urban district. The board is tasked with assessing long-term drinking water demand and developing sewage disposal blueprints. To address groundwater depletion, the Minor Irrigation Department will also develop plans to use treated wastewater for lake replenishment.

Entities

Krishna Byre Gowda · Bengaluru · Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board · Greater Bengaluru Authority

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bengaluru implements digital reforms for contractor bill payments

    Bengaluru Minister Krishna Byre Gowda is implementing digital reforms to contractor bill payments, using IFMS software and OTP-based authentication to ensure transparency and reduce delays.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Bengaluru infrastructure reforms include deemed bill approvals and BWSSB expansion

    Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has introduced deemed approval for Bengaluru public works bills to prevent delays and expanded BWSSB jurisdiction to the entire Bengaluru Urban district to manage water and sewage.

Sources

newindianexpress.com · publictv.in · thebengalurulive.com · varthabharati.in