Water Resilience Project
News-
- IISc, IIT-M join forces with Greater Bengaluru authority for the World Bank-funded water security and resilience project.
- The project will receive over âč3,500 crore in funding from the World Bank, with key stakeholders including the GBA, BWSSB, Minor Irrigation, and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC).
Karnataka Water Security and Resilience Program (Bengaluru)
- Objective – It is a World Bank-supported initiative to address water scarcity and urban flooding in Bengaluru through improved water management
- It includes reviving 183 lakes, upgrading stormwater drains, building sewage treatment plants, reducing water leakage through new technology like smart meters, and enhancing disaster response systems.
- Duration: The program is set to be initiated in April 2025.
- Implementing Agency: The Revenue Department (Disaster Management) is the primary implementing agency.
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