BANGALORE: As far as basic amenities are concerned, it is a long road ahead for Shanthalanagar. The footpath just opposite Karnataka Football Association needs immediate attention of the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). Many stone slabs are missing from the pavement. This definitely possesses a great problem for the pedestrians who use this footpath on a regular basis.
Adjacent to the Government Urdu Higher Primary Boy’s School, Shoolay Ashoknagar, there is a park which has turned out to be a garbage zone and the BBMP is least bothered to clean it. This park is lying neglected for a long time and the garbage dumped here has not been cleared. This is definitely a major health hazard for the students of this school and may lead to serious issues,” said a teacher of the school.
Garbage lying in open places is a common sight in various parts of this ward. “Because of garbage and the lack of proper drainage facility, this place has turned out to be a breeding zone for mosquitoes”, said Mary, A shopkeeper in Ashok Nagar.
The residents of Victoria Layout too are confronting similar issues. Although most of the roads in this area are well maintained, a few of them, for instance the road next to the 5th Cross is not even pitched. This poses a serious problem both for the pedestrians and motorists mainly during rainy days.
“Although various issues exist, the major problem of this area is garbage. Garbage is not cleared on a regular basis which definitely gives this area a filthy look”, said Nanda Kumar, a resident of Victoria Layout.
Amidst all these issues, the corporator, Sri K Shivakumar was unavailable for comment.