BWSSB's Jurisdiction Expands to Cover Entire Bengaluru Urban District, Five Taluks INCLUDED
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Urban governance and infrastructure management: a GS2 case study on water resource planning.
Why in news
The Urban Development Department notified an expansion of the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board's (BWSSB) jurisdiction to cover the entire Bengaluru Urban District.
Background
The BWSSB will now manage water supply and sewage infrastructure in five taluks: North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal. A combined master plan will be prepared for drinking water and sewage needs outside the Greater Bengaluru Authority limits.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBWSSB jurisdiction expanded to cover the entire Bengaluru Urban District
- FactFive taluks included in expansion: North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal
- BodyBWSSB manages water supply and sewage infrastructure
- FactMaster plan to address urban expansion and groundwater depletion
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) jurisdiction expansion, consider the following statements:
- A combined master plan will be prepared for drinking water and sewage needs outside the Greater Bengaluru Authority limits.
- The BWSSB jurisdiction now covers the entire Bengaluru Urban District.
- The expansion includes a total of seven taluks including North and East.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)3 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The expansion includes five taluks: North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of managing urban water infrastructure and groundwater depletion in rapidly expanding metropolitan regions like Bengaluru.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Resource stress: Rapid urban expansion leading to severe groundwater depletion
- Planning bottleneck: Need for integrated master plans beyond existing municipal limits
Keywords: Urban Infrastructure · Groundwater Depletion · Master Planning · Water Governance
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