Bengaluru East Unveils First Budget: Flyover Push, AI Governance, Municipal Bonds

• Bengaluru East City Corporation (BECC) presented its first budget of Rs 3,890 crore for 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure and citizen initiatives.
• Key projects include a Rs 150 crore elevated flyover from Varthur to Gunjur and a Rs 50 crore grade separator on Alpine Eco Road, to be financed via municipal bonds.
• The budget allocates Rs 40 crore for road development, Rs 20 crore for public spaces, and Rs 25 crore for railway over/under-bridges, alongside flood mitigation efforts.
• Digital governance is a priority with the 'BECC Public Dashboard' and AI-enabled online processing for transparency and financial discipline.
• Significant allocations for land acquisition (Rs 70 crore), Outer Ring Road extension (Rs 450 crore), pedestrian skywalks, and 100 km of footpaths are planned.