₹300CR FOR 5 CORPS TO GET UP & RUNNING

Shivakumar says 75 members appointed to GBA committee, 500 engineers deputed

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Bengaluru

DEPUTY Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Rs 300 crore will be released for the administration of the five new city corporations under Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).

Addressing the media after unveiling the nameboard of the GBA office on Wednesday, he said, "Bhoomi Puja will be held on November 1 for the new offices of the five corporations. Towers will be constructed in the borders of all corporations."

Approval has been given to depute 500 engineers to look after the road and administrative aspects in each corporation.

"About Rs 300 crore will be released for the administrative expenses, salaries and pensions," he said.

"Two IAS officers, one KAS, two chief engineers and necessary office staff will work in each corporation. The corporations will take governance to the doorstep of people. Work will include identifying roads, drains and other things under the jurisdiction of the respective corporations," he said.