Open drainage nightmare
In the 2023-2024 budget, stormwater drains secured the second-highest allocation of Rs 1,643.72 crore, including over Rs 70 crore for maintenance and Rs 15 crore for emergency monsoon works. However, the Bengaluru Nava Nirmana Party (BNP) highlights that the lack of proper covers for sewage tanks and the neglect of open drains continue to be persistent issues, causing inconvenience for the residents of Bellandur.
Source: indiatimes.com