Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Shivakumar Acknowledges BDA Corruption, Vows Reforms
D K Shivakumar, who is a big official in Karnataka, said that he knows there is corruption in the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA).
He found out about this corruption after six months of looking into it.
He said that only 10% of the employees are corrupt, but they are giving the whole organization a bad name.
To fix this, he wants to make all the documents digital and has started a special college for town planning.
He also talked about how Bengaluru's population has grown a lot and how the city needs better planning.
He mentioned a big road project that was delayed and is now more expensive.
He promised to build a new business area in Bengaluru, no matter who opposes it.
D K Shivakumar acknowledged corruption within the BDA, citing 'own intelligence inputs' and '10 per cent corrupt employees'.
He emphasized the need to change the BDA's image and digitize all documents to combat corruption.
Shivakumar urged BDA employees to find solutions within the legal framework and not create problems for the public.
He noted the establishment of a dedicated Town Planning College to improve city planning and address unplanned areas.
Shivakumar discussed Bengaluru's population growth to 1.4 crore and the need for better infrastructure planning, including the Bengaluru Business Corridor.
- Who
- D K Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Urban Development Minister
- What
- Acknowledgment of corruption in BDA and plans for reforms
- When
- During the inauguration of a workshop on governance and grievance redressal for BDA employees
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To change the public perception of the BDA and address corruption within the organization
- Person Involved
- D K Shivakumar, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Urban Development Minister
- Organization
- Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA)
- Corruption Percentage
- 10% of employees
- Reforms Initiated
- Digitization of documents, establishment of Town Planning College
- Population Growth
- 1.4 crore (14 million)
- Infrastructure Project
- Bengaluru Business Corridor
- Project Cost
- Rs 50,000 crore (delayed from Rs 26,000 crore in 2010)