Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is frustrated with Bengaluru roads; Here’s how she wants authorities to fix the pothole problem
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is frustrated with Bengaluru roads; Here’s how she wants authorities to fix the pothole problem
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of Biocon, recently criticized Bengaluru's infrastructure, comparing it unfavorably to the clean and well-designed streets of San Cristobal Island in Ecuador, stating, "Bengaluru, hang your head in shame," and urging the city to adopt better waste management practices.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, a prominent figure in Indian biotechnology, has publicly expressed her dissatisfaction with the state of Bengaluru's infrastructure, particularly its roads and cleanliness.
- She shared a video showcasing the clean and well-designed streets of San Cristobal Island in Ecuador, juxtaposing it with Bengaluru's condition, prompting her to remark, "Bengaluru, hang your head in shame".
- Beyond the criticism, she has also urged the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to improve Bengaluru's road conditions and adopt a ward-by-ward garbage-free model, inspired by the waste management practices of Vandse village in Karnataka.
- She has recommended that the BBMP launch a "Cleanest Ward" contest to encourage residents and local authorities to focus on waste management and cleanliness.
- She has also criticized the toll plaza near the Bengaluru airport, joining former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai in demanding its abolishment.
