30/09/2025
The Greater Bengaluru Authority, Pathway To Better Governance Of Namma Bengaluru. The proposed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) marks a significant step towards strengthening governance and driving urban transformation in our city. To deliberate on its vision, legislative framework, and institutional alignment, a series of discussions are being hosted by B.PAC in collaboration with Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru.
📅 Date & Time: 8 October 2025 at 9.30 am
📍 Venue: Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
Agenda Highlights:
Greater Bengaluru Authority Explainer by Shri. Srinivas Alavilli, Fellow, Sustainable Cities, WRI India
Context of the Greater Bengaluru Authority by Shri. Rizwan Arshad, MLA Shivajinagar, and Chairman, Joint Select Committee on the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024
Shri. Ravichandar V, Member, Brand Bengaluru Committee
In conversation with Smt.
Mandhyam, Journalist, Times of India
Transformative Vision for Bengaluru with Greater Bengaluru Authority by Shri. DK Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister, Government of Karnataka
In conversation with Shri. K. Jairaj, IAS (Retd.), Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka
Greater Bengaluru Authority and Parastatal Agencies: Building Synergy for Better Governance by Shri. Rao M., IAS, Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Administrator, 5 City Corporations
Dr. Ravishankar J., IAS, Managing Director, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited
Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar. V., IAS, Chairman, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board
Shri. Ramchandran. R, IAS, Managing Director, BMTC
Shri. RK Misra, Urbanist and Director
Shri. Harish. N, Advocate and Parliamentary Expert
In conversation with Smt. Revathy Ashok, Hon. Managing Trustee and CEO, B.PAC
Shaping the Future of City Corporations: Citizens’ Interaction with Commissioners:
Shri. Ramesh D. S., IAS, Commissioner, Bengaluru East City Corporation
Shri. P. Sunil Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, Bengaluru North City Corporation
Dr. Rajendra. K. V., IAS, Commissioner, Bengaluru West City Corporation
Shri. Ramesh. K. N., IAS, Commissioner, Bengaluru South City Corporation
Shri. Naresh V. Narasimhan, Architect and Urban Designer
In conversation with Smt. Maya Sharma, Senior Independent Journalist
This initiative by B.PAC and Mount Carmel College seeks to bring together legislators, administrators, urban experts, and citizens to collectively reimagine Bengaluru’s governance model, strengthen accountability, and create a roadmap for a more sustainable and inclusive city.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/GBABPACMCCRSVP