BWSSB STPs not following norms

 NGT Norm: only 8 out of 31 STPs are with in parameters

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: Out of the 31 STPs managed by BWSSP in the city, only 8 are treating waste water as per norms, while the remaining STPs are exceeding the norms of National Green Bench (NGT) and State Pollution Control Board, according to a report by ActionAid.

After 45 days of monitoring the statistics of STPs recorded on the BWSSB website itself, the agency has prepared a study report on them. 1042.5 million liters of waste water is treated daily in 31 STPs. Studied from Nov 1 to Dec 15, 2022. Six criteria are compared to assess the quality of water treatment.

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Potential Hydrogen (pH), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), Ammonical Nitrogen and Total Nitrogen levels were studied following measurement. Raghavendra B.Pachchapur, Program Manager of ActionAid, said that except for 8 STPs, these standards are not being followed.

The TSS level should be less than 10 mg per liter as per Pollution Control Board standards. But BWSSB has set this level at 20 mg. Similarly, if the pH level is set at 6.5–9 instead of 6.5–8.5, there is no measurement of coliform, the human-animal waste that causes many diseases.

What SPTs are like?:

Only STPs at Doddabele, Cubbonpark, yelemallappa Chetty, Mylasandra, Kempambudhi, Rajacanal (New), Agar and Hulimavi are following all the norms.

Kengeri, Rajacanal (old), Hebbala, K&C Valley-30 and 218 are not providing sample data.

The data of STPs in Yalahanka TTP, Halasur, Bellandur Amani lakes is alarming and full of misinformation. Jakkuru STP is in very poor condition. Exceeds all standards.

All norms of National Green Bench (NGT), Pollution Control Board should be followed. It should be monitored by Pollution Control Board. The study suggested that the treated water discharged to the lake and other areas should be of the same standard.

'A fish is not worth living...'

BWSSB says water is discharged from its waste water treatment plants (STPs) into the lakes. The word people use is far away. At least the water in the lake is enough for the fish to survive. With such a purpose, we have studied the water flowing from STPs by collecting the data available on their website. A copy of this will also be submitted to BWSSB, Urban Development Department, State Pollution Control Board, ActionAid's Raghavendra B. Pachchapur said.

Upgradation will be done...

Many of the STPs of BWSSB are very old and cannot meet the norms laid down now. Thus, work is being done to upgrade the STPs to meet the NGT norms, informed Gangadhar, STP Department, BWSSB.

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'SHE' toilet for women's hygiene

Tender invitation for 100 centers under BBMP

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: BBMP will soon start 'She' toilets in 100 places in the city to facilitate health related issues for women.

Apart from the toilet, 'She' will also include a room arrangement for feeding or changing the children. BBMP aims to have everything operational by the end of March.

BBMP has identified 100 places in eight zones of the city, where 'she toilets' will be started in a minimum area of 10 square feet. Grounds, parks, high pedestrian areas, schools-colleges, major institutions are identified.

BBMP has invited tenders in four packages to start 'She Toilet'. Tender can be submitted till February 27. The lease is being awarded for 12 years on Design, Finance, Build, Operate and Transfer (DFBOT) basis. BBMP will provide the space to the contractor and charge rent for it. Advertisement display tax is to be paid by the contractor. All the management is done by the contractor and they can earn money through advertisement.

What are the facilities?

The entrance of every toilet should not face the street. With 'smart' toilet facilities, there will be a milking or changing room. Sanitizer, automatic sensor machine, hand washing area, mirror, granite, vitrified flooring, indoor-outdoor LED lighting, CCTV cameras installed outside the toilet.

A condition has been imposed that the entire area of the footpath should not be used for the construction of this toilet. A minimum space should be used based on the width of the pavement. It is said that it should not be less than 1.5 meters.

Hot and cold shower facilities are provided in the 'she toilet' in the area where there is more space. Includes automatic stop system. The BBMP officials said that sitting arrangements will be made outside the toilets and horticulture plants will be planted and nurtured.

How much where?

Zone;No

RR City; 17

Mahadevpur; 17

East; 16

West; 16

South; 16

Bommanahalli; 14

Dasarahalli; 2

Yalahanka; 2

Total; 100

Purpose of free service...

The intention is to provide free 'She' toilets which are being started for the use of women in the city. This is how contractors are allowed to display advertisements. In the coming days, a decision will be taken after looking at its pros and cons,' said Parusurama, Joint Commissioner of Solid Waste Management Department of BBMP.

Suggestive Locations for development of SHE Toilets with advertisement right:

• 1. Mahadevpura, Banjara Layout Near Bus Stop
• 2. Mahadevpura, K Narayanapura Bus Stop
• 3. Mahadevpura, Kankagri Near Banjara Layout
• 4. Mahadevpura, Kalkere Park Near Banjatra Layout
• 5. Mahadevpura, TC Palya Signal
• 6. Mahadevpura, Medahalli Bridge Basavanapura
• 7. Mahadevpura, Honda Show Room Near Flyover Brigde B Narayanapura
• 8. Mahadevpura, Tinfactory Bustop Near Maramma Temple
• 9. Mahadevpura, K R Puram Railway station
• 10. Mahadevpura, Near HAL Police Station Opposite Buststop
• 11. Mahadevpura, Near Ward Office AECS Layout
• 12. Mahadevpura, Madhura Nagar 3rd Stage
• 13. Mahadevpura, Munnekollala Bus Stop
• 14. Mahadevpura, Inner Circle Park
• 15. Mahadevpura, Yamaluru Junction
• 16. Mahadevpura, Near Brookfield Bus Stop.
• 17. Mahadevpura, Karthik Nagar near Isro.
• 
  
• 1. RR Nagara, Beside HMT underpass pipeline road
• 2. RR NAGAR, Yeshwanthapura flower market beside
• 3. RR NAGAR, Summanahalli signal sky walk
• 4. RR NAGAR, Beside anapurneshwari nagar underpass, bda complex
• 5. RR NAGAR, Beside Bangalore university under pass
• 6. RR NAGAR, Magdi main road anjana nagara
• 7. RR NAGAR, Oppsite to kengeri bmtc satellite bus stop
• 8. RR NAGAR, Gorguntepalya opp to Satayanarayanna temple
• 9. RR NAGAR, Bel Circle HMT Lout near Public Toilet Mes Road.
• 10. RR NAGAR, Beside Basaveshwara Bus Stop.
• 11. RR NAGAR, Beside Peenya Metro Station Bbmp Park Area
• 12. RR NAGAR, Beside Kspcb Peenya Office
• 13. RR NAGAR, Under Bridge Opp to Amada Building
• 14. RR NAGAR, Opp. Krishna Bhavan, Beside Kempegowda Statue
• 15. RR NAGAR, Balakrishna Ranga Mandira
• 16. RR NAGAR, Beside Jalahalli Cross, Near Jalahalli Underpass.
• 17. R R NAGAR, Muddinpalya Circle.
• 
  
• 1. WEST, Opposite JainTemple binimill Road
• 2. West, Marappanapalya Auto Stand, Near Marappanapalya Bus Stand, Yeshwanthpur
• 3. West, Rajajinagar 1st Block Signal near Malabar Gold, West of Chord Road
• 4. West, JC Nagar 60 ft. Road, Opp. Vikas International School
• 5. West, Shankarnag Bus Stop
• 6. West, Kurubarahalli Circle
• 7. West, Sumanahalli Bus Stop, Near True Valley
• 8. West, RAJAJINAGARA, 1A Service Rd, West of Chord Road 2nd Stage, Manjunath Nagar, Basveshwar Nagar
• 9. West, SHIVANAGARA, 17th main Near BESCOM Compound(Old Market Road)
• 10. West, Nagappa Street 1st cross Sheshadripuram
• 11. West, Tungabathra Road Sevashrama
• 12. West, Opposite JainTemple binimill Road
• 13. West, Vivekananda Park, West of Chord Service Road, Opposite CPWD Quarters, CHBS Layout, Govindarajanagara.
• 14. West, Manikanta Bus Stop, Nagarabhavi Main Road, Chalukya Nagar.
• 15. West, Near Nandini Layout Bus Stand, Opp. Kempegowda Samudaya Bhavana.
• 16. WEST, Kempegowda Metro station Sevanagar.
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• 1. East, Indira Canteen Main road, Near Nandini Milk Parlor HBR Layout ward.
• 2. East, 7th main road, 80 feet road Junction Banasawadi ward.
• 3. East Rammurthi nagara main road , Signal junction.Banasawadi ward
• 4. East Seetamma road 2nd cross, Opposite revenue off.
• 5. East, Pillanna Garden, 3rd stage, 9th main road, K.G.Halli ward
• 6. East, BDA Layout, Lingarajapuram road, Lingarajapuram ward
• 7. East, Near BWSSB water tank,Ashoka road, Maruthysevanagara ward
• 8. East, Jeevan Bheemanagara Main Road, Near BBMP Transform Station
• 9. East, Below Metro Elevated Corridar, Old Bypanahalli
• 10. East, 2nd Cross, Behind Ameer Function Hall,Kadukondanahalli, Mukthi Nagara, Nagavara Ward.
• 11. East, Opp to Total, Muniswamyappa Layout, Nagawara Ward.
• 12. East, Near Dry Collection Center Kasturinagar Park, Kasturinagar.
• 13. East, Near Bus Stand, G.M.Palya Main Road, Mallesh Palya.
• 14. East, Hennur Main road, Sait palya layout, Kacharakanahalli ward.
• 15. East, Old Madras Road, Service Road, behind BDA Complex
• 16. East, BBMP land at 100 feet Road and HAL road junction
• 
  
• 1. South, SJP Road, in Front of Dasappa Hospital Premises
• 2. South, Gandhi Bazar Main Road, Gandhi Bazar, Basavanagudi
• 3. South, Old Market Road, Food Street, V.V.Puram
• 4. South, Red Field, 10th Cross Road, Wilson Garden
• 5. South, 9th Main, Vajramuni Raod, 2nd Block Jayanagara
• 6. South, Near shiva temple 8th block koramangala
• 7. South, Near ward office Ejipura
• 8. South, Near green view hospital Ejipura
• 9. South, Near Ejipura bus stop
• 10. South, Near Governament school Ejipura main road
• 11. South, 3 16th main RD.EWS colony, stage 2, btm layout
• 12. South, 8th Cross, Magadi main road, Manjunatha Nagar near Magadi metro station
• 13. South, 9th main hosahalli goripalya main road
• 14. South, # 59 near Bridge, mysore road weavers layout, RPC layout , Bapujinagara.
• 15. South, No, 166th main road shamanna garden Hampinagar, RPC layout, Vijayanagar
• 16. South, PES collage opposite Ring Road
• 
  
• 1. Bommanahalli, Bannerghatta Main Road IIMB compound
• 2. Bommanahalli, RTO office road near car par
• 3. Bommanahalli, Roopena Agrahaara bus stop near Silk board
• 4. Bommanahalli, RBI Layout Senior Citizen Park
• 5. Bommanahalli, 19th Main Road Aishwarya Super Market
• 6. Bommanahalli, Somasundrapalya OPP Mugal Treat
• 7. Bommanahalli, SGKK Park in 4th Sec Opp to JSS School
• 8. Bommanahalli, BDA Complex Opp to Bata Show room
• 9. Bommanahalli, Bangalore One Park 24th Main Road
• 10. Bommanahalli, Banneraghatta main road opp to lotus autos near nice road Gottigere
• 11. Bommanahalli, Somanahalli main road Pillaganahalli Near Govt school Gottigere
• 12. Bommanahalli, Ayyappa Swamy Temple Opposite Park.
• 13. Bommanahalli, 17th Cross Saibaba Temple Road.
• 14. Bommanahalli, 27th main road Opp Union Bank.
• 
  
• 1. Dasarahalli, Near Sobha 8th Mile Circle T Dasarahalli Tumkur Road.
• 2. Dasarahalli, Near Manjunath Swamy Complex, M S Ramaiah Enclave near Nagasandra Metro Station
• 
  
• 1. Yelahanka, Amruthnagar, Dasaralli main road
• 2. Yelahanka, Byatarayanapura Bellary main road

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'We won't allow any new flyover to start'

Ejipur flyover reconstruction work delayed: Local residents warns

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: If the work to complete the Ejipur flyover is not started soon, no other new flyover will be allowed to start in the city. Residents of Koramangala have warned that protests will be started everywhere.

Even though the local citizens are demanding and protesting against flyover on the Sankey road, the BBMP continues the work without yielding to it. However, the local residents are demanding that the construction work of the stalled Ejipur flyover should be carried out soon. Also, even though the High Court has ordered year ago that the tender process be completed within three months, BBMP officials have not taken action.

The residents has written letters to BBMP Administrator and Chief Commissioner and demanded that, Ejipur flyover be constructed immediately. But so far they have been following a slow pace. We will meet Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai and submit a request. If they don't take action, we will start a protest across the city," said Rajendra Babu, president of Koramangala ST Bed Residents' Welfare Association.

Tenders were called three times after the order of the High Court to complete the Ejipur flyover, which has been stopped at 42 percent completion. The tender was to be opened on January 25. After the technical bid is over, BBMP is spending time in the financial bid stage. Everything will come to a standstill if the election is declared as it is being delayed without sending it to the government for approval. Again, there is a possibility of a lot of delay and even higher cost', he expressed concern

Most of the time, more money has to be paid for the stopped or remaining work. It is difficult for the other to come to complete the work that one has not completed. Also, there is a rule that the outgoing contractor should pay more money than the next contractor asks for. It can be adopted by BBMP in this case, said technical engineers of BBMP.

They bid more in the third tender. Discussions have been held with them to reduce that amount. After it is final, we will take further process as per instructions of the Chief Commissioner,' said Vinayak Suguru, Chief Engineer of BBMP Planning Department.

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ಯಾವ ಮೇಲ್ಸೇತುವೆ ಆರಂಭಕ್ಕೂ ಬಿಡುವುದಿಲ್ಲ - ಈಜಿಪುರ ನಿವಾಸಿಗಳ ಎಚ್ಚರ

Grant released: BBMP neglects Green Cover

 ₹19.53 crore released by the Union Government 2 years ago; BbMp Forgot to develop the 20 Parks

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: Projects in BBMP are falling through the cracks due to lack of funding for works. However, even after two years since the grant was released by the Union Government, the development of the parks has been forgotten. The 'Green Cover Growth' scheme has been neglected.

 A grant of ₹19.53 crore has been released to BBMP Horticulture Department for the year 2020-21 by the Union Government. The purpose of this grant is to increase the green cover in the city by planting new trees in the Parks, development works, and by planting trees on the roads median. BbMp completed the tender process for this projects and received the grant. But works are not started.

 ₹ 10.67 crore in central grant for the development of 20 parks and the tender has been finalized. A cost of ₹6.32 crore will be allocated for planting and nurturing saplings at the median of 15 roads in the city. Other funds, development of 'mini forest' in the park at 12th road in Indiranagar, beautification of West of Chord Road, maintenance of three gardens, tender for borewell in Gottigere park have been finalised.

Don't let dry: T. E. Srinivas

'BBMP spends crores on parks' But, their management is not done properly. Plants are not just planted, they must be nurtured until they become trees. Don't let the plants dry out, nurture them. Ornamental plants should be reduced in the parks, insisted, T.E.Srinivas, an environmental activist from Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

Waiting for State Government approval

The tender process for the park development works with the grant of the central government has been completed. The information has been submitted to the state government, and as soon as the consent is received from there, the job code will be given and the work order will be given," said Chandrasekhar, Deputy Director of Horticulture Department, BBMP.

10 Miyawaki Forest

There is a plan to develop 10 Miyawaki forests around the city, each of which will be planted with 1,000 to 5,000 trees. There is space in Bommanahalli and Mahadevpur area and this project will be started in few months. The objective of this project is to increase the green area in and around the city. A feature of the Miyawaki Forest is the dense growth of trees in a small space. It will be developed according to the local climate," said Chandrasekhar, Deputy Director, Horticulture Department, BBMP.

Road median Beautification: Release of Grant in lakhs

 Old Madras Road – Kodihalli; 50
 BMC circle to Adarsh ​​circle; 20
 Kasthurinagar 1st & 2nd Main Road; 40
 Vivekananda Junction; 20
 Infant Jesus Church;40
 MARGOSA ROAD TENDERSURE;60
 Hoskere Village Under Bridge; 25
 Nayandahalli Road; 27
 Madiwala Road, BTM Layout;60
 MCHS Railway Gate, Yelahanka; 20
 Kannur Road; 70
 Dr.Rajkumar Punyabhoomi Road;40
 Laggere Bridge – Kempegowda Layout; 50
 Sumanahalli Bridge, Kempegowda Layout;50
 Sumanahalli Bridge to Nagarabavi 1st Stage;60
 Total; 632 lakhs

Development of Parks (Tender completed, in Lakhs)

 RMV 2ND STAGE, 3RD ROAD;45
 9th G Main Road, OMBR Layout, 40
 Freedom Fighters Park, Heins Road; 40
 Harekrishna Park, Kumara Park, 25
 Sankey Lake Park; 47
 Pipeline Park; 40
 Ward 94, Gandhinagar Park;50
 Independence Park;77
 Govindarajanagar;73
 Valmikinagar Park, Mysore Road; 40
 Kumargiri Park, Padmanabhanagar;60
 Laxman Rao Park, Jayanagar; 60
 NGV Park, BTM Layout;60
 Deer Park, Basavanagudi;60
 IAS OFFICES COLONY PARK, HSR LAYOUT; 30
 Uttarahalli Two Garden;60
 Grilahakshmi Park, Chikkasandra; 30
 Sunkadakatte Market Garden; 30
 Babusapalya Park, Mahadevpur; 200
 Total; 1067 lakhs

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ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು: ಹಸಿರು ಹೊದಿಕೆಗೆ ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿ ನಿರ್ಲಕ್ಷ್ಯ

BBMP Waste: MTS machines are rusting

MTS equipment operation not-started; Warranty period is about to expire

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

BENGALURU: The establishment of 'MTS', which is supposed to eliminate the chaos of loading garbage from autos to lorries and reduce the traffic of truck compactors in the city, has not been inaugurated. The machinery there is rusting and the warranty period is also running out.

 Machinery costing about one crore has been installed in the MTSs. They have not been commissioned. 10 months pass, if it's a year their warranty will expire. Although everything is ready, wet waste is not coming to MTS.

 The wet waste collected from the houses in the wards is collected at the 'Mini Transfer Station' (MTS). There, it is compacted and liquid waste (leachate) is removed. Compacting reduces the traffic of compactors by 40% while transporting from here. Also, the open area including road, lake rise will not be used in case of transfer.

 44 MTSs are being set up under BBMP. Out of which 9 are operational. But 10 MTSs have been prepared and have not started even after several month. Each MTS cost ₹1.31 crore. It has been 10 months since the machinery was installed. Although these machines have reached a rusting level, they are not operational due to local opposition. MTSs in Shantalanagar, Koramangala, Gandhinagar have not started functioning even after few months of inauguration.

 Delay by the people's representatives...

 Although the MTSs have been established, the people's representatives, political leaders are against their operation. In order to facilitate their followers, MTS is not allowing the operation of more compactors for the benefit of the contractors. But it is said that as it was stopped due to the opposition of the local people said, Rameshappa, a resident of Koramangala.

 Immediate action...

 Mini transfer stations are being set up as per the instructions of the central government. These are very useful in garbage transfer. Their implementation is essential. Waste management is systematic with operation of MTSs at around 9 places. Some MTS are not started due to some local reasons. Harish Kumar, Special Commissioner of BBMP Solid Waste Management Department said that immediate action will be taken in this regard.

Impact on Swachha Survekshan marks!

'Waste to wealth' – the main mission of 'Swachha Survekshan 2023'. Its purpose is to systematically collect the garbage, process it and recycle the proceeds to the city itself. This time there are 4,525 points from waste collection, transportation to processing. Thus, 'mini transfer' centers that collect garbage cleanly, avoid leachate and reduce compactor movement are very important. If these are not operational it will affect the Swachha Survekshan marks. Last time a lot of points were lost due to negligence of BBMP. Environment activist Ramprasad said that failure should not happen in 2023.

MTSs awaiting commissioning

• Ward 56 – A. Narayanpur, Ward 11 – Singapore, Ward 196 – Anjanapur, Ward 194 – Gottigere, Ward 192 – Beguru, Ward 44 – Nandini Layout; 10 months ago Installation of machinery, equipment
• Ward 90 – Halasur – 10 months back due to delay due to installation of machinery, equipment, tree felling work.
• Ward 111 – Shantalanagar, Ward 151 – Koramangala; 10 months ago installation of machinery, equipment, 4 months ago inauguration by MLA.
• Ward 94 – Gandhinagar – Installation of machinery, equipment 8 months ago, Inauguration by MLA 2 months ago

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ತುಕ್ಕು ಹಿಡಿಯುತ್ತಿವೆ ಬಿಬಿಎಂಪಿಯ ‘ಎಂಟಿಎಸ್‌’ ಯಂತ್ರಗಳು

'Bengaluru Smart City': Speed ​​in the final phase

June 23 Center deadline; Full confidence of officials in April itself

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: While officials are confident that all the 'Bengaluru Smart City' projects will be completed by the end of April, a couple of works will continue till the Centre's deadline. It is doubtful that the car parking project will start even after the deadline

The deadline given by the Center to complete the implementation of 'Smart City' projects will end on June 23. Bengaluru Smart City Limited has undertaken a total of 44 projects, of which 30 have been completed so far. Out of the remaining 14 projects, 13 projects have completed an average of 80% work, while one work has not yet started.

 Inspection of factories is going on every week under the leadership of Smart City Project Managing Director Srinivas. Intimation is being sent to speed up the work. All the contractors have been given a deadline of March end to complete the work.

 K.R. The development, including the underpass and glazing of the Market Commercial Centre, is almost complete. Meat market reconstruction project abandoned. The work of developing the existing market has now been given a high speed.

 Development of the new designs at Cubbon Park is 90 percent complete. However, 25 percent of the work on the hall and auditorium in the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is pending. One block has been completed and work on the other is now in full swing.

 Two roads in Package B in the development of 32 roads in Tendersure are yet to be completed. The road and avenue road from Queen's Road to Russell Market have not been completed. The Avenue Road work has been delayed as the BWSSB route has to be changed, and now it has been given to the Sewerage Board to complete the work. They will be completed by April, said Chief Engineer of Bangalore Smart City Project Doddaiah.

One number, one portal...

Only 80 percent of the implementation of the ICCC system, which provides solutions to all citizens' problems at a single platform, has been completed. Citizens can register all complaints including BBMP, BDA, BESCOM, BWSSB, Police on a single number or portal. This ICCC, which works to solve it, gives its real information to the citizens. Officials said that all the departments have been contacted for this and this center is being implemented in BBMP.

BBMP has not handed over the land!

The construction work of the multi-storey car park at Gandhibazar has not yet started. BBMP has not handed over the land. Temporary work has started there. If the traders there are shifted and the place is handed over to us, the work will be started. The tender for this has been completed and the work is expected to be completed in 11 months. If BBMP does not hand over the land within our deadline, the project will be taken over by them," said Susheelamma, Joint Managing Director of Bangalore Smart City Project.

A couple of works may be completed in April. Apart from that, everything else will be completed by March itself

Srinivas, Managing Director, Smart City

 ₹932.10 crore: Overall cost of the project

 ₹673 crore: Release of funds

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BSK Sculpture Park: Forgotten to take care

Starting with the boast of being the first in the country, BDA spends ₹74 lakh per year for maintenance

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

3 February 2023

Bengaluru: Sculptures have lost their pedestals and fallen to the ground, clay idols of children who preach the importance of rain water have lost their hands, feet and shoulders, plants and trees including ornamental plants have dried up, lawns have withered without sprinklers, outdoor theaters are not even able to seat...

 This is the state of the sculpture park which was built 11 years ago by the Bengaluru Development Authority as the country's first sculpture park.

 The situation here is against the name sculpture park. 30 sculptors carved the sculptures for hundreds of days due to the negligence of BDA and contractors who are responsible for maintenance. Most of the sculptures are broken and no repair work has been done on them. Some of the sculptures have lost their place and are scattered on the ground. The miscreants have carved their own on the sculptures.

 Although there are three borewells, there is no water for plants and lawns here. They have lost their green color and turned brown. The open air theater has not seen any kind of maintenance since its construction. The canal and rake made to collect rain water is a waste pit of the garden without water. There is such a stench that you can't even walk in the toilet built for air travelers.

 A concrete slab has been laid on the Rajkaluwe and it passes through the garden. After the garden was completed, the adjacent apartment encroached on the Rajkaluve and installed children's toys on it.

 The Sculpture park in BDA Banashankari 6th Phase 1st Block was inaugurated in 2012 by the then Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda. About ₹ 4 crore was spent to build this garden in an area of ​​8 acres. The park was in good condition only one year after its opening. Later, the local residents complain that it has withered away without maintenance.

Sculpture park should have become a model park for the city and a tourist destination. But it has lost its purpose and is languishing without maintenance. BDA officials should focus on this," Banashankari Sixth Phase, BDA Layout, First Block Residents' Welfare Association President C.N. Appiah demanded.

 Expenditure of ₹2.71 crore: 

The information about the expenditure incurred by BDA for the maintenance of Shilpodyana has been obtained by advocate M. Balakrishna under the Right to Information Act. Accordingly, ₹2.71 crore has been spent in 10 years. However, some years are not given. Generally maintenance fee is not payable for three years after opening of construction. However, it is clear from this information that it is also given.

 Collapse of the wall, encroachment of Rajkaluve

 "The compound has collapsed in a part of the Shilpodyana, and despite many requests for repair, BDA has not taken any action. A royal canal flows into the garden. Without the system of electric lights, it has given way to unethical activities. The residents of the adjacent apartments have also encroached on the Rajkaluwe," complained CM Jayadev of Banashankari Sixth Phase, BDA Layout, First Block Residents' Welfare Association.

 Money not released...

The plants and trees are being maintained by the horticulture department. Our department is not being funded for maintenance of sculptures. Many crores have already been spent by the engineering department. Thus, there is not much money for maintenance. BDA Horticulture Senior Assistant Director Omprakash said that now the management board has written a letter to the meeting and action will be taken if money comes from there.

 How much does it cost in which year?

 *Statistics provided by BDA under Right to Information Act

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Sankey Road flyover: Damage to 400 trees

Not 58, 85 trees uprooted: Azim Premji University's 'Environmental Impact' Report unveiled

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

3 February 2023

Bengaluru: If a flyover is built on Sankey Road, not 58 trees, but 85 trees will be uprooted. Not only that, more than 400 plants and trees will be damaged. Azim Premji University's 'Environmental Impact' report says that the impact on the environment is irreparable.

 A total of 85 heritage and unusual trees will be felled in the 600m flyover area of ​​Sankey Road. It has 34 species of trees. Besides, about 400 plants growing in this area including Sankey lake will be indirectly damaged by the construction of the flyover. Plant growth is stunted by excessive digging of the area. The report explained that this was not mentioned in the Detailed Project Report (DPR).

 Azim Premji University Prof. Harini Nagendra, Prof. Seema Mundoli and Vijay Nishant of Vriksha Foundation have conducted a local study and prepared a report on 'Environmental Impact of Proposed Flyover on Sankey Road'.

 The root of the Raintree, which has been standing for many decades, girth is 500 cm. The trunk of a mango tree girth is 450 cm, the trunk of a tamarind tree girth is  422 cm. It is difficult to think of an alternative to felling such huge trees. Not only that, the Supreme Court has said in a case of Chandigarh that an environmental impact report should be prepared before implementing any project. But here BBMP has not done that survey-report," said Vijay Nishant.

 There is no truth in the saying that only plants and trees are cut. This affects the biodiversity. There are lots of birds around Sankey Lake. They have a schedule. He said that, cutting down these huge trees will have a bad effect on the citizens as well as the birds.

 Despite opposition from local residents, BBMP has decided to construct a flyover on Sankey Road. BBMP Chief Engineer Prahlad said that the flyover is being constructed under the Sustainable Development Plan. But, in reality, environmental impact survey report has been recorded. Now this 'EIAR' has revealed everything.

 Threat to Biodiversity

 According to this report, there will be five major negative impacts on the environment. As the green cover decreases, the amount of carbon increases. Air pollution increases. Unexpected adverse effects in the atmosphere will increase. Adverse effect on urban biodiversity. Biodiversity in Lake Sankey is threatened.

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ಸ್ಯಾಂಕಿ ಮೇಲ್ಸೇತುವೆ: 85 ಮರ ನಾಶ, 400 ಗಿಡಗಳಿಗೆ ಹಾನಿ

Biggest Municipality multispecialty Hospital in the state

Multi-storied Hospital at Govindarajanagar by BBMP

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: The largest multispecialty hospital at the corporate level in the state is constructed at Govindarajanagara in the city and will be inaugurated on February 16.

Mumbai Corporation has only one medical college. Apart from that, it is the largest hospital owned by corporations in the country. A 300-bed multispecialty hospital has been constructed at Govindarajanagar by BBMP at a total cost of ₹106.5 crore. This hospital aims to provide all types of medical treatment under one roof with hi-tech systems.

Spread over an area of ​​more than an acre, the multispecialty hospital has 22 ICUs and seven surgical units. Facilities for scientific collection of waste are included along with lift, conference hall.

The hospital will include a multi-medical system that will treat all types of diseases for all the citizens of the city including local people. From CT-MRI scan to eye, nose, ear, heart treatment are also available here. Special ICUs have been set up.

Quality treatment: 

There was an intention to build a huge hospital to provide local convenience to the people of Govindarajanagar and surrounding areas. This hospital which provides quality treatment for all diseases was built using the grant given by the Chief Minister. Named as 'Balagangadharnath Swamiji Super Specialty Hospital', Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai will inaugurate on February 16, said Housing Minister V. Somanna informed.

Staff from Health Department:

Government has been requested to depute specialists and doctors from State Health and Family Welfare Department to Govindarajanagar Multispeciality Hospital. It has been approved. Triloka Chandra, Special Commissioner of BBMP Health Department said that permanent medical staff will be appointed in later days.

• ₹57.5 crore: Construction cost
• ₹49 crore: Interior and medical equipment
• 52,443 sq.ft: Total area
• 1,40,886 sq.ft: (B+G+Four Floors) Construction Area
• April 9, 2020: Construction work has started
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Hospital facility

Govindarajanagar Multispeciality Hospital has been constructed in five wings each on basement, ground floor and four floors.

TOTAL BEDS – 300 NOS.

BASEMENT FLOOR

AREA : 2427.00 Sqmts/26114.50 Sft

TOTAL BUILT UP AREA : 13093.00 Sqmt/140886.50 Sft

NO. OF BEDS – 2 Nos

LABORATORY

WAITING AARE, SAMPLE COLLECTION, MICROBIOLOGY, PATHOLOGIST, MEETING ROOM, F N A C ROOM, STORAGE, STORE ROOM, H I S T O & C Y T O ROOM, TOILETS

RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

WAITING AREA, RADIOLOGIST CONSULTATION , COUNCELING ROOM, C T SCAN – 1BED, M R I SCAN – 1 BED, CONSOLE – 2 NOS, RECORDS & STORE ROOM, OFFICE AREA, GENERAL TOILET, ELECTRICAL & SERVICE ROOM, HOSPITAL SERVICES, ELECTRICAL, PHE, STP & FIRE, FIGHTING PUMPS, CAR PARKING, LIFT – 3 NOS, STAIRCASE – 2 NOS

• GROUND FLOOR – O P D / EMERGENCY

AREA : 2187.00 Sqmts/23532.00 Sft

NO OF BEDS – 7 Nos

O P D ENTRANCE (FRONT WING)

RECEIPTION, WAITING AREA, CONSULTATION – 10 NOS, BILLING, RECORDING ROOM, STORE ROOM, ROOMS (RMO, MEDICAL, CONSULTING), PHARMACY, GENERAL TOILETS

EMERGENCY ENTRY (REAR WING) – NORTH SIDE

WAITING AREA/LOBBY, COUNCELING ROOM, RECEPTION, EXAMINATION ROOM – 4BEDS, INJECTION ROOM – 1BED, X – RAY – 1BED, MINOR O T - 1BED, DOCTORS ROOM, BILLING, OFFICE ROOM, STORE ROOM – 2 NOS, HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION, R M O, CONFERENCE ROOM, ADMINISTRATION, INWARD STORE, GENERAL STORE, STAFF REPORTING ROOM, GENERAL TOILET, ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORE ROOM, WASTE DISPOSAL ROOM, LIFT – 3NOS, STAIRCASE – 2 NOS.

• FIRST FLOOR – GYNIC /LABOR CONSULTATION WARD

AREA : 1933.00 Sqmts/20800.00 Sft

NO. OF BEDS – 48 Nos.

FRONT WING

DENTAL DEPARTMENT, OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENT, OFFICES, PROCEDURE ROOM – 1 BED, PREPARATION ROOM - 3 BEDS, DOCTORS ROOM, VISITOR REST ROOM (PATIENTS ATTENDER FOR OVERNIGHT STAY), GENERAL TOILET

REAR WING

LABOR WARD:

WAITING AREA/LOBBY, LABOR ROOM -3NOS – 3BEDS, LABOR O.T -1BED, AUTOCLAVE, GYNIC CONSULTATION ROOM – 1BED, DOCTORS CHANGE ROOM, PREPARATION -2 BED, POST OPERATION – 3BED, NURSES CHANGE ROOM, N I C U – 5 BEDS, GENERAL WARD -5 NOS – 20 BEDS, NURSES STATION,EQUIPMENT ROOM, GENERAL TOILET, LIFT (ESCALATOR) – 3NOS, STAIRCASE, ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORE ROOM, WASTE DISPOSAL ROOM

• SECOND FLOOR – O T & I C U BLOCK

AREA : 2182.00 Sqmts/23480.00 Sft

No. OF BEDS – 81 Nos.

FRONT WING

GENERAL WARDS – 4 NOS – 22 BEDS, SPECIAL WARD – 2 BED WARD (9 NOS) – 18 BEDS, SPECIAL WARD – 1 BED WARD (2 NOS) – 2 BEDS, MEDICAL STORE, DOCTORS ROOM, GENERAL TOILET, ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORE ROOM, WASTE DISPOSAL ROOM

REAR WING

MAJOR O T– 2 NOS ( MODULAR O.T) – 2 BEDS, FLASH AUTO CLAVE, POST OPERATION – 2 BEDS, PREPARATION – 4 BEDS, DOCTORS CHANGE ROOM, NURSES CHANGE ROOM, A H U ROOM, EQUIPMENT ROOM, WAITING AREA/LOBBY, COUNCILING ROOM, I C U – 2 NOS -16 BEDS, DIALYSIS – 15 BEDS, CANDLE STORE, CANDLE WASH, DOCTORS ROOM, LIFT (ESCALATOR) – 3NOS, STAIRCASE

• THIRD FLOOR – CARDIAC WING

AREA : 2182.00 Sqmts/23480.00 Sft

No. OF BEDS – 67 Nos.

FRONT WING

SPECIAL WARDS – 2 BEDS WARD (15 NOS) -30 BEDS, SPECIAL WARDS – SINGLE BED WARD (4 NOS) – 4 BEDS, NURSES STATION, GENERAL TOILET, DOCTORS ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORE ROOM, WASTE DISPOSAL ROOM

REAR WING

A) CATH LAB:

CATH LAB – 1 NO -1 BED, CONSOLE ROOM, CATH LAB WASH/STORE, O T - 1 BED, O T CONSUMABLE STORE, NURSE STATION, POST OPERATION WARD -3 BEDS, PRE OPERATION WARD – 3 BEDS, DOCTOR COUNCILING ROOM/CONSULTATION ROOM, DOCTOR CHANGE ROOM

NURSE CHANGE ROOM

B) LOBBY:

GENERAL WARD – 5 BEDS - 5 NOS – 25 BEDS, GENERAL WARD – 6 BEDS – 1 NO, NURSES STATION, WAITING AREA, LOBBY, LIFT (ESCALATOR) – 3 NOS, STAIRCASE

• FOURTH FLOOR – WARDS

AREA : 2182.00 Sqmts/23480.00 Sft

NO. OF BEDS – 88 Nos.

FRONT WING

SPECIAL WARDS – 2 BEDS WARD (15 NOS) – 30 BEDS, SPECIAL WARDS – SINGLE BED WARD (4 NOS) – 4 BEDS, NURSES STATION, GENERAL TOILET, DOCTORS ROOM, ELECTRICAL ROOM, STORE ROOM, WASTE DISPOSAL ROOM

REAR WING

GENERAL WARD – 5 BEDS – 6 NOS = 30 BEDS, GENERAL WARD – 4 BEDS - 1 NOS = 4 BEDS, GENERAL WARD – 10 BEDS – 2 NOS = 20 BEDS, NURSES STATION, WAITING AREA, LOBBY, LIFT (ESCALATOR) – 3 NOS, STAIRCASE.

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₹140 crore for air quality improvement

15th Finance Grant: State Govt approved the Micro-Plan

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

1 February 2023

Bengaluru: The state government has approved an action plan for 10 activities to improve air quality under the 15th Finance Commission grant under BBMP.

The BBMP had prepared the plans with a grant of ₹140 crore scheduled for the year 2021-22 and submitted them to the government. This grant is to be utilized during the period 2021-2026. Grants will be released to various departments including State Pollution Control Board, Transport Department, Traffic Police. Accordingly, BBMP has prepared a micro-plan.

 The state government, which has approved this action plan, has imposed 12 conditions. Technical sanction should be obtained for the works, tenders should be invited through e-procurement as per KTPP rules. The tender should be approved and implemented.

 The works in the action plan should not be considered in other projects. Completion of approved works and submit certificate to Govt. BBMP should ensure that all works are of good quality. The activity should be completed within the stipulated time.

Guidelines of Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Central and State Pollution Control Boards should be followed. Action should be taken to achieve the annual target. Inspection should be done by a third party. If the change is necessary during the implementation of the work, approval should be obtained from the government. Funds should be transferred to implementing departments. It has been ordered that a quarterly report on the implementation of the works should be submitted to the Government and the State Pollution Control Board.

Details of Air Quality Improvement Action Plan

Work; Total Cost; Managing Department

1. Establishment of 15 e-bus depots; ₹20 crore; BMTC
2. 5 Double Decker EV Bus;₹10 crore;BMTC
3. Campaign to promote public transport; 1; BMTC
4. 100 feeder EV bus for our metro;₹15 crore;BMTC
5.  Purchase of Mechanical Road Sweeper;₹30 crore;Solid Waste Management Department, BBMP
6.  At least 50 km of new pavement on main and sub-main roads; ₹30 crore; Road infrastructure, BBMP
7. Verticle Garden on Metro Pillar, TTMC and BMTC Bus Depots; ₹5 crore; BBMP, BMRCL, BMTC
8. Construction waste (C&D) collection and sent to treatment plant;₹20 crore;Solid waste management department, BBMP
9. Garden and air pollution control facility at the bottom of flyovers;₹5 crore;Road Infrastructure, Horticulture Department BBMP
10. Small forest development in Miyawaki's idea in open area available under BBMP; ₹4 crore; Horticulture Department of BBMP and Horticulture Department of Govt.

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ವಾಯುಗುಣಮಟ್ಟ ಸುಧಾರಣೆಗೆ ₹140 ಕೋಟಿ