Karnataka govt launches portal inviting suggestions on Bengaluru development
Bengaluru, June 21: The Karnataka government on Wednesday launched a portal for people to share suggestions regarding the development of the city, under the title 'Brand Bengaluru'.
Stressing that public view was very important for the development of Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said, "I have already held a meeting of all party MLAs from the city. I have discussed with brand ambassadors of Bengaluru from all sectors. Along with them, public opinion is also important. So we are starting a portal to collect opinions."
Speaking to reporters here, he said, Citizens of Bengaluru and Kannadigas abroad are requested to submit their suggestions regarding the development of Bengaluru on the website 'www.brandbengaluru.karnataka.gov.in' within the stipulated time limit of June 30.
Shivakumar, who is also in-charge for Bengaluru Development, had held a meeting with leaders from various fields regarding the development of the state capital, under the title 'Brand Bengaluru' on Saturday. Forty-two leaders from various fields including industry, information technology, biotechnology, education, and real estate had participated in that meeting.
He has already announced that an expert committee would be constituted to prepare a master plan or a blueprint for comprehensive development of Bengaluru city in six months.
The Deputy CM noted that during his meeting with MLAs, officers and brand ambassadors of Bengaluru, they had suggested high density corridor, expansion of metro connectivity, monorail, suburban rail, road widening, elevated road, conversion of 'NICE' road into ring road, and construction of tunnel roads in the city to control the traffic.
Their suggestions pertained to cleanliness, environment, waste disposal and sewage management, sewage treatment and recycling, Cauvery water supply, development of slum area, efficient administration and corruption control, he said.
Noting that he has also decided to go to the house of some senior leaders and discuss Bengaluru development, Shivakumar said, he has met former CMs and has to meet some more. "I had asked for former CM Basavaraj Bommai's time, but could not meet, because he was busy."
Observing that he will seek the opinion of retired traffic police officials regarding traffic congestion, as suggestions based on experience will carry "more weight", he said, a suggestion has been received about the construction of tunnel roads in Bengaluru. "Political will is important for the development of the city."
The government plans to prepare a separate plan for road potholes, Shivakumar said. He has also held a meeting of officials on waste disposal.
"We have decided to visit and study the places that are doing good management in this regard. Officials have given information about good waste management in many places including Chennai, Indore. We need to make a long-term plan for this," he added.
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— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) June 21, 2023
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
