India, March 6 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present his 16th state budget on March 7 at Vidhana Soudha. With keen anticipation surrounding this budget, the focus remains on how the Congress-led government will strike a balance between welfare initiatives and infrastructure development across the state.

As Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru continues to struggle with a host of civic challenges that demand immediate and sustainable solutions. The budget session, which commenced on March 3, has already seen significant discussions, including the tabling of the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill. This bill, presented by a joint committee in the Assembly, proposes the division of Bengaluru into seven corporations. While the B...