The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) faced criticism for failing to keep pace with Bengaluru's rapid growth

Why in news

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) faced criticism for failing to keep pace with Bengaluru's rapid growth, leading to the formation of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) as the new Local Planning Authority.

Background

The BDA is the Local Planning Authority for Bengaluru. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has been formed to replace the BDA as the LPA for the GBA area to address planning deficiencies.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyBDA: Local Planning Authority for Bengaluru
• BodyGBA: New authority formed to replace BDA as the Local Planning Authority

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges of urban planning in rapidly expanding Indian metros and suggest measures to integrate infrastructure development with economic growth agendas.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Governance gap: Lack of accountability and holistic integration of social services into master plans
• Planning lag: Inability of existing authorities to keep pace with rapid urban demographic shifts
• Institutional transition: Challenges in shifting planning mandates from BDA to the newly formed GBA

Keywords: Urban Planning · Infrastructure Development · Governance Accountability · Master Plan · Urbanisation

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