Bengaluru to undergo major civic revamp as city gets five new corporations from September 2

Bengaluru will transition to five independent municipal corporations on September 2, replacing the existing BBMP.

Published on: Aug 26, 2025, 13:51:29 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bengaluru is set to witness a major shake-up in how its civic affairs are managed, with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) set to be replaced by five independent municipal corporations starting September 2. The Siddaramaiah-led state government aims to overhaul the city’s administrative structure to improve efficiency with this measure.

This change aims to enhance efficiency and governance under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar. (Representational Image) (Unsplash)

ALSO READ | ‘I respect this festival too’: Banu Mushtaq breaks silence amid Mysuru Dasara inauguration row

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who handles Bengaluru development portfolio, said on Sunday that all necessary notifications will be issued by the end of August. He described the change as the beginning of a “new era of governance,” under the newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Each of the five corporations - covering North, South, East, West, and Central Bengaluru - will be headed by its own commissioner and divided into two zones.

ALSO READ | Bengaluru loses ₹572 crore to digital arrest scams in 18 months, 3 fall victim daily: Report

“Bengaluru is entering a new era of governance from September 2 as the Greater Bengaluru Authority comes into force. Five new corporations with dedicated commissioners will bring administration closer to the people. With this decentralization, our city will witness faster development and smoother lives for the people,” Shivakumar said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

Under the new administrative structure, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will serve as the chairman of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), with DCM DK Shivakumar acting as vice-chairman. The GBA will implement a three-tier governance system comprising the GBA at the top, multiple city corporations in the middle and ward committees at the grassroots level.

ALSO READ | Dharmasthala case: Congress govt rejects call for NIA probe, asks BJP not to politicise it

Covering nearly 1,400 sq km, this model will replace the BBMP’s current jurisdiction of 225 wards. Each corporation will have its own mayor, council, and commissioner, while ward committees will include elected members and citizen representatives.

The GBA will be supported by an executive committee and senior officials, including a state-appointed Chief Commissioner. A key feature of the GBA is the integration of various civic agencies - such as BDA, BWSSB, and BESCOM - under a single administrative umbrella, aimed at reducing fragmentation, improving service delivery, and ensuring better coordination in urban planning and development.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.