A delegation comprising NGOs and citizen groups under the collective #Bengaluru Town Hall met with Hon. Governor Thawarchand Gehlot to present their concerns regarding the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. The delegation highlighted various flaws in the bill and discussed its potential impact on common citizens at the grassroots level....
Stakeholder Meeting on Mobility for ‘Brand Bengaluru’
Namma Bengaluru Foundation participated in the Stakeholder Meeting on Mobility for ‘Brand Bengaluru’ on 8th August 2023 at IISc, hosted by Prof. Ashish Verma and Prof. Meghna Verma. The meeting discussed 8,412 public suggestions under the Agile Bengaluru theme, with experts emphasizing the need for a comprehensive master plan to…...
Personal2Public Campaign – Focus on use of Public Transport
Namma Bengaluru Foundation participated in the launch of the #Personal2Public campaign by WRI & BPAC. The initiative is to inspire commuters to use public transport at least twice a week. The launch, at the Bengaluru Press Club, was attended by representatives from several corporate organizations and citizen groups....
Citizen Action Leads to Public Consultation on Bangalore Suburban Rail Project
In collaboration with Jhatkaa, Namma Bengaluru Foundation successfully pushed for greater transparency in the Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). What began as an online petition with 5,000+ signatures have led to a public consultation on June 14 at Anugraha Community Hall, MG Railway Colony. In response, K-RIDE has released a…...
Suggestions for the BBMP Budget
Namma Bengaluru Foundation met the BBMP Additional Commissioner Finance on 4th March 2022 and submitted suggestions for the BBMP Budget 2022. The suggestions are a compilation of recommendations of NBF and suggestions received from Resident Welfare Associations, Civil Society Organisations and citizens of Bengaluru. Pictures:...
Citizen groups say ‘BEDA’ to BDA RMP 2041
With regard to BDA floating tenders for the selection of consultants to prepare the RMP 2041 for the Bengaluru Local Planning Area, Namma Bengaluru Foundation after consultation with various urban planners, experts, Residential Welfare Associations (RWAs) and individuals opposed this move by the BDA as the Bengaluru Metropolitan Planning Committee…...
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