GBA’s new city corporations invite public inputs for first-ever 2026-27 budgets

Bengaluru South and North City Corporations call on RWAs, citizens and NGOs to share suggestions as preparations begin for the maiden budgets under the Greater Bengaluru Authority.

With preparations under way for the first-ever budgets of the five newly formed city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), the Bengaluru South City Corporation and Bengaluru North City Corporation have opened the door for public participation by inviting budget suggestions for the 2026-27 financial year.

In a press release, the two corporations said inputs are welcome from resident welfare associations (RWAs), individual citizens and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The move is aimed at shaping citizen-focused budgets at a time when the new urban governance structure is taking its first steps.

The corporations have identified key priority areas for the upcoming budget. These include infrastructure development, public health and safety, environmental protection, social welfare programmes, transparent governance, and projects that directly benefit citizens. Officials said constructive and practical suggestions in these sectors would play an important role in the overall development of the city.

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For Bengaluru South City Corporation, stakeholders can submit their written suggestions in person by dropping them into the suggestion box at the office of the Deputy Controller (Finance). The office is located at the Corporation Complex Building, Ground Floor, 9th Cross, 9th Main, Jayanagar 2nd Block. Suggestions can also be sent via email to [email protected]. The last date for submission is January 30.

Similarly, residents and organisations falling under the Bengaluru North City Corporation can place their written representations in the suggestion box at the office of the Deputy Controller (Finance) at the BNCC Building, Amruthahalli Main Road, Byatarayanapura. Suggestions may also be emailed to [email protected]. For the North City Corporation, the deadline is January 29.

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Officials said the public consultation process is intended to ensure that the maiden budgets of the new city corporations reflect local needs and priorities, while laying a strong foundation for governance under the GBA framework.