BBMP out, GBA in: New era of urban governance in Bengaluru

From BBMP to GBA and 5 corporations: All about Bengaluru's bold governance overhaul move

In a bid to decentralise governance and accelerate development in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday announced the creation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Besides, five municipal corporations– Bengaluru Central, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru East, and Bengaluru West– have also been formed. “Today, in 2025, the GBA has finally come into being. We have decentralised Bengaluru. This will provide go…

BBMP out, GBA in: New era of urban governance in Bengaluru

For the city of Bengaluru, it’s out with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike and in with the Greater Bengaluru Authority.