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Bengaluru’s civic body moves toward a hire-based model for sweeping machines after a detailed cost analysis shows major savings and operational advantages.
After a detailed financial review lasting nearly a year, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has determined that hiring mechanical sweeping machines is more economical than purchasing them. The assessment found that earlier attempts to buy and operate these machines led to high running and maintenance expenses, making the ownership model unsustainable for the civic body.
Based on the study, the authority has moved ahead with a tender process inviting companies to supply and operate the machines. The proposals received include complete operational responsibility, staffing support, and performance monitoring through clearly defined Key Performance Indicators. The tenders have been placed online, and government approval has been sought as part of a larger strategy to reduce dust pollution across the city.
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The authority’s evaluation also accounted for tax components. With the recent reduction in GST rates, the estimated project cost is expected to drop automatically by about ₹100 crore. The corporation has conveyed to the government that competitive bidding could lead to a further 30–40% reduction, depending on the price quoted by participating companies.
Alongside the update on sweeping machines, clarity has also been provided on ward delimitation. The total number of wards will now be 369, with an additional ward added in the West zone. The decision follows public suggestions and criteria examined by the committee before forwarding its report.
The latest updates were shared during a two-day capacity-building workshop at the Administrative Research Institute, where civic engineers were encouraged to approach upcoming infrastructure projects with stronger commitment and attention to detail to improve urban service quality.
