Electronics City, Bengaluru – once envisioned as a tech-forward suburb – is now grappling with worsening civic issues that residents say are being ignored by authorities. The primary concern: dangerous potholes and poor drainage systems, particularly around Doddathogur, Neeladri Road, and Muthanallur Cross.
The onset of the monsoon has only worsened the situation. Commuters face daily challenges navigating cratered roads filled with stagnant rainwater. “It’s like driving through a minefield,” said S. Ravi, a tech employee who travels to Phase I daily. “The lack of basic road maintenance is a serious safety risk.”
Despite repeated complaints to BBMP, Municipal and GP’s, residents allege that no long-term solutions have been implemented. Temporary patchwork has failed to withstand even a single spell of heavy rain. Moreover, clogged drains are causing water to overflow onto streets, increasing the risk of vehicle skidding and mosquito-borne diseases.
Many believe that the rapid expansion of infrastructure, combined with a lack of planning, has left the area’s basic amenities overstretched. Civic groups and RWAs have demanded a comprehensive audit of the roads and proper drainage planning.
“It’s unacceptable that a major tech hub like Electronics City faces such poor infrastructure,” said Uma Maheswari, Editor of Electronic City Credence. “Authorities need to wake up before accidents and health issues escalate.”
Residents are now rallying for collective action and are planning to escalate the issue through petitions, local campaigns, and online civic platforms.
The onset of the monsoon has only worsened the situation. Commuters face daily challenges navigating cratered roads filled with stagnant rainwater. “It’s like driving through a minefield,” said S. Ravi, a tech employee who travels to Phase I daily. “The lack of basic road maintenance is a serious safety risk.”
Despite repeated complaints to BBMP, Municipal and GP’s, residents allege that no long-term solutions have been implemented. Temporary patchwork has failed to withstand even a single spell of heavy rain. Moreover, clogged drains are causing water to overflow onto streets, increasing the risk of vehicle skidding and mosquito-borne diseases.
Many believe that the rapid expansion of infrastructure, combined with a lack of planning, has left the area’s basic amenities overstretched. Civic groups and RWAs have demanded a comprehensive audit of the roads and proper drainage planning.
“It’s unacceptable that a major tech hub like Electronics City faces such poor infrastructure,” said Uma Maheswari, Editor of Electronic City Credence. “Authorities need to wake up before accidents and health issues escalate.”
Residents are now rallying for collective action and are planning to escalate the issue through petitions, local campaigns, and online civic platforms.
