Mysuru (Karnataka) [India], September 1 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday announced the launch of the Greater Bengaluru Area Development Plan, under which five corporations will be established to oversee the initiative.

"The development of the Greater Bengaluru Area is starting from today, for which five corporations are being formed. A very senior official will be appointed as the Commissioner," Shivakumar said.

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As part of the restructuring, the Greater Bengaluru Authority has restructured the city's administrative framework by establishing five distinct city corporations: Bengaluru East, Bengaluru West, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, and Bengaluru Central.

According to a recent announcement by DK Shivkumar on X on Sunday, the creation of these five city corporations is designed to ensure efficient administration and targeted growth.

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"Under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, we have created 5 city corporations: Bengaluru East, Bengaluru West, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, and Bengaluru Central. The purpose of dividing into 5 city corporations is to provide better services and to carry out development. These five city corporations will cover 27 assembly constituencies and 197 wards. Bengaluru's development is our first priority!" he posted on X.

On August 21, the Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed in the Legislative Council.

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who also holds the portfolio for Bengaluru development, tabled the Bill.

The Legislative Council passed the Bill after a brief discussion. It was passed in the Legislative Assembly a few days ago.

Earlier in May, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the implementation of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, replacing the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) with the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). (ANI)

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