Bengaluru: In a major citizen-connect initiative, BBMP South Zone Commissioner K.N. Ramesh announced that he will personally visit one ward every week to hear and address grievances of residents across South Bengaluru.
The announcement came after a meeting with apartment associations, resident welfare associations, and local civic groups, where multiple civic concerns were raised.
Ramesh said the South Zone comprises 72 wards, and a structured, weekly field inspection will help officers resolve issues at the ward level itself. โA team of officials will join me during these visits to ensure on-the-spot solutions wherever possible,โ he assured.
Citizens highlighted several recurring issues, including:
โข Stormwater drain encroachments and blockages
โข Footpath encroachments
โข Non-functioning streetlights
โข Irregular solid waste collection and disposal
โข Potholes and road damage
โข Illegal constructions
โข Commercial activities inside residential zones
โข Poor maintenance of public toilets
Commissioner Ramesh said some of these problems require โmicro-level planningโ and stressed the importance of cooperation between citizens and the BBMP to resolve them effectively.
Representatives from Yelachenahalli, Konanakunte, JP Nagar, BTM Layout, HSR Layout, Puttenahalli and surrounding areas attended the meeting and shared their concerns.
