The Bengaluru Region Governance Act (BRGA) will transform the way Bangalore is administered. It will legally create a framework for RWAs and residents to involve in policy-making and ensures empowerment of communities and resident welfare associations to have a bigger say in the development in their wards. The residents of wards can participate in the Governance of their neighbourhoods - through ward committees - and ensure the development of their neighbourhoods in accordance with their aspirations and expectations.

For example, the residents will have a say in the kind of development they want in their wards – whether they want a mall or not? Whether they want a playground or park? How the garbage is cleared? How to maintain the park. In short, residents can participate in development of their localities, call the shots of how their neighbourhoods should develop and can veto any decision that can go against the interests of residents of the ward.

There is much more to this Bill which is before the Government for passing it in the Assembly. This Bill can do wonders to the way our beloved city Bengaluru is administered and an opportunity for the residents to have a say in development of their neighbourhoods.

You can support the BRG Bill by

• Sharing your views in the comment box below
• Mail to abide@abidebengaluru.in
• Write a letter to the Newspaper

The draft of the Bengaluru Region Governance Act - 2009 is available. Read Draft.

Know how BRG bill can empower citizens and transform Bengaluru - Read Presentation

Please send your comments, suggestions on this report to: abide@abidebengaluru.in

If you wish to discuss the draft, Click here.

ABIDe - Agenda for Bengaluru Infrastructure and Development Task Force is an initiative by the Honourable Chief Minister Dr. B.S. Yeddyurappa and the Government of Karnataka to build a better Bengaluru for its Citizens by adopting a new urban Planning model, upgrading infrastructure, improving social facilities to create a better environment for a good quality of life. The task force will deliberate upon the challenges facing the city, develop blueprints for possible solutions to these, consult with city agencies, the public and other stakeholders, and provide recommendations for the way forward. Wherever needed, ABIDe will also facilitate the work of agencies and departments by resolving bottlenecks.

ABIDe has formulated several draft reports and action plans and blueprints in the areas of Governance, Road Traffic Management & Transportation, Urban Poor, and Public Security. These reports are available here. Citizen inputs to help develop these further is welcome.