Bengaluru, Sept. 28 -- The Karnataka government has approved a financial package of Rs.488.56 crore to bolster the functioning of the newly carved out civic bodies under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). This funding is aimed at keeping operations running smoothly across the five new corporations until March 2026.

Of the total grant, Bengaluru West Corporation has received the largest allocation at Rs.131 crore, while the East Corporation, despite having the highest projected revenue, received the smallest portion. On the other hand, the West, with the lowest expected revenue, has been granted the most, according to a report by The Hindu.

This is the third round of funding released for the five corporations since their formation. T...