India, April 18 -- Amid rising debates about the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill (GBGB), Whitefield Rising (WR), a prominent civic group in the city, has welcomed the initiative as a step in the right direction, while also urging crucial improvements to ensure effective local governance.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), WR said the proposed changes, especially the disbanding of the BBMP and decentralisation into smaller City Corporations, could pave the way for more responsive and accountable governance, particularly for high-growth zones like Mahadevapura.

1. Disbanding BBMP and decentralisation: The current BBMP structure is seen as dysfunctional. Smaller corporations (100-150 wards each) will help improve local services and infrastr...