Decisions, government and civic life shaping Bangalore.
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Property owners in Bangalore's 712 km² core area continue to operate under the 2015 plan following the Greater Bengaluru Authority's assumption of responsibilities in September 2025.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
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Bangalore students and parents will see new curriculum standards and funding shifts as the city adapts to the 2026 National Education Policy update.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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The new transport policy review outlines shifts in Bangalore’s public transit and road projects, affecting daily commutes and local infrastructure investments.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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The approved funding covers tunnel corridors, road upgrades and metro extensions that residents use for daily travel across the city.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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A fresh round of electoral roll revisions under the Election Commission of India's Special Summary Revision programme means Bangalore residents who have moved, turned 18, or not yet registered face a narrow window to act before the final rolls are published.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 3 min read
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The updated municipal guidelines shift spending priorities within the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike budget toward 87 wards with recurring waterlogging issues, while other areas continue under prior-year levels.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Bangalore residents encounter specific requirements on land use categories, road widths and open space allocations that shape housing options, local services and new projects in their neighbourhoods.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 2 min read
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The updated rules affect local industries and households, aiming to improve air quality and sanitation standards across the city.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 12 July 2026 · 2 min read
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The initiative plans integration of real-time data across BMTC, BMRCL and auto-rickshaw apps by March 2026 alongside an 803 km public transport network projected for 2031.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 25 July 2026 · 1 min read
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Karnataka Health Department restructures UPHCs and CHCs in Bengaluru. Learn how the BBMP transition affects public healthcare access and Namma Clinics expansion.
By Bangalore Policy Desk · 23 July 2026 · 2 min read