Posts : governance

Mystery Fires and loss of BBMP land records.

psaram42 - 8-JUL-2011

 

The revenue records being so important need to be protected with multiple layers of security. What steps the BBMP is taking towards this the general public would like to know.

Jnana fellowship

shas3n - 5-JUL-2011

If any of the Praja want to take a sabbatical from their current jobs and serve as a consultant to a government department, this might be an interesting opportunity. I am reproducing verbatim an email I received.

Information needed about making complaints

Maya.S - 3-JUL-2011

Does anyone know what is the way to make a complaint about a civic issue in cities in India?

For example, information about lodging a complaint on a civic issue in bangalore is

Where is the city headed?

idontspam - 1-JUL-2011

Nobody has clue how 2020 or 2030 Bangalore Transportation should be MADE to look. Remember this is different from how it will look if left to go on like now.

BBMP and advisers - Sankey Tank Road Widening

acoward - 29-JUN-2011

Dear Praja friends, as you already know, these are the days of advisory councils and committees. Their grip is complete, top to down, one advisory council is sitting at national level (NAC), and we also see and hear of a few at the lowest (our city government) level.

The Sankey Road case study

silkboard - 29-JUN-2011

Wiki page to hold together related posts on Sankey Tank Bund Road widening related developments. The project should be a good case study to understand how BBMP conceives, communicates and executes transportation related projects. Citizens of the impacted area say the project is not justified, BBMP says otherwise. Both sides say they have data on vehicle traffic to defend their stands.

BBMP and advisers - Sankey Tank Road Widening

acoward - 29-JUN-2011

Dear Praja friends, as you already know, these are the days of advisory councils and committees. Their grip is complete, top to down, one advisory council is sitting at national level (NAC), and we also see and hear of a few at the lowest (our city government) level.

Praja Campaign Supporting "AADHAR" !

kbsyed61 - 24-JUN-2011

According to today's newspapers, the unique identity "AADHAR" is going to be issued in Bengaluru in coming days.

Deccan Herald - http://www.deccanherald.com/content/171478/aadhar-available-post-offices.html

About using Transgenders in Traffic Control Program

Bheema.Upadhyaya - 24-JUN-2011

Today while stopping at a signal in Veerasandra Cross/ Hosur Road Junction a transgender approached me for her(his) due.  Usually I wont turn up. Today I wanted to talk to him(her). So I offered Rs.10 as a talking fee :). I casually asked if he(she) would interested to help traffic control. The answer was positive but she(he) was hopeless that anyone would co-operate by seeing them.

BBMP Project Management System - meeting report

psaram42 - 21-JUN-2011

The meeting started a bit late. The dignitaries were invited one by one to the dais by Kathyayini Chamaraj, Executive Trustee, CIVIC. Mr. R. Sri Kumar, IPS, Vigilance Commissioner, Central Vigilance Commission was the First. He was followed by the deputy of the actual Chief Guest - Mr. Siddaiah, IAS, Commissioner, BBMP. The others were Mr. Raja Sivan & Mr. J. K.