Bengaluru, Mar 28 (PTI) The Bengaluru South City Corporation on Saturday presented its maiden budget for 2026–27 with a total outlay of Rs 3,825.95 crore.
This is the first budget to be presented since the creation of the Bengaluru South City Corporation.
Bengaluru was divided into five municipal corporations—Central, East, West, North and South—under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) in September 2025, replacing the unified Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
The budget, presented by South City Corporation Commissioner K N Ramesh, projected total receipts of Rs 3,826.43 crore against an expenditure of Rs 3,825.95 crore, resulting in a marginal surplus of Rs 48.21 lakh.
A key focus of the budget, according to the corporation, is revenue augmentation without increasing property taxes.
Property tax is expected to contribute Rs 1,101.30 crore, while Rs 382 crore is projected from building plan approvals and occupancy certificates.
The newly introduced Premium Floor Area Ratio (FAR) policy is expected to generate Rs 360 crore, it said.
According to the budget statement, the corporation also plans to boost revenue through a revamped advertisement policy, targeting Rs 126 crore by auctioning hoarding rights along major corridors through a transparent digital monitoring system.
Additionally, a smart parking system in commercial areas is expected to generate Rs 40 crore annually.
On the infrastructure front, road development and traffic management have been prioritised.
Development of Bannerghatta Road from Dairy Circle to NICE Road has been proposed, along with road widening works on Subramanyapura Road and Begur Main Road at a combined cost of Rs 60 crore, it said.
The ongoing Ejipura Elevated Corridor is targeted for completion by September 2026.
According to the corporation, Rs 433 crore has been allocated for large-scale upgradation of arterial and sub-arterial roads, including scientific asphalting, improved footpaths, drainage integration, and junction development.
To address congestion, feasibility studies will be undertaken for grade separators at key junctions such as Jayanagar Raghavendra Swamy Temple Junction and Vega City Junction, it said.
The civic body has allocated Rs 50 crore for junction beautification, pedestrian pathway upgrades, and skywalk construction over the next three years.
It has also proposed a barrier-free elevated skywalk connecting Banashankari Temple, the Metro station, and the TTMC (Traffic and Transit Management Centre) at a cost of Rs 32 crore.
In addition, 18 pedestrian skywalks will be developed under the public-private partnership (PPP) model, it said.
The corporation will also collaborate with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited to explore automated multi-level parking facilities at major Metro stations, with private participation encouraged in developing parking infrastructure.
Urban mobility initiatives include plans to develop non-motorised transport corridors with dedicated cycling lanes, footpaths, and pedestrian crossings.
Flood mitigation measures have been prioritised, with stormwater drain works spanning 28.5 km currently underway at a cost of Rs 440 crore with World Bank assistance. These works are slated for completion in 2026–27.
Environmental sustainability measures include converting streetlights to LED to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, and using treated wastewater from apartment complexes to replenish nearby lakes in line with pollution control norms.
Begur and Madiwala lakes will be developed from a tourism perspective, with boating facilities proposed on a pilot PPP basis.
A community-driven initiative titled “Lake Mitra” will be introduced to involve residents in lake conservation, it said.
The corporation also plans to establish a “Smruti Van”, or memorial forest, focusing on medicinal plants.
For solid waste management, Rs 300 crore has been earmarked for Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited to support waste collection, disposal, and the creation of zero-waste wards through decentralised systems and mandatory segregation at source.
Under the Brand Bengaluru initiative, Rs 31.99 crore has been allocated, including Rs 18.96 crore for constructing a 50-bed maternity hospital in Ejipura.
The corporation has also proposed forming a special vigilance squad comprising officials from the revenue, engineering, and health departments to detect tax evasion, monitor illegal constructions, and remove encroachments.
A high-level expert committee with specialists in urban planning, environment, solid waste management, and information technology will be constituted to guide development initiatives.
The corporation also plans to leverage AI and IT platforms for resource mobilisation and planning.
In a push for capacity building, internship opportunities will be offered to research scholars from universities and reputed institutions to foster collaboration in governance and research.
The budget also includes a proposal to construct the corporation’s administrative building near Banashankari Temple at an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore, with work scheduled to begin in 2026–27.
An allocation of Rs 260.67 crore has been made for welfare programmes, it added. PTI AMP SSK
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