Invasive real estate growth and rampant urbanisation are definitely going to destroy the ecosystem of Bengaluru, says a study by Indian Institute of Science. As per numbers, a 525 percent growth is seen in the built up area since the last 40 years and it has corresponded to a 78 percent decline in vegetation. Even the water bodies have been declined to a great extent.
Views of Prof TV Ramchandra!
Prof TV Ramchandra of IISc’s Center For Ecological Sciences says that this is ‘senseless growth’. There is no need of earning better if the food that is being consumed is adulterated. Owing to unplanned urbanisation, Bengaluru would be termed as a ‘DEAD CITY’ in next 5 years.
Views of urban expert Ashwin Mahesh!
Ashwin Mahesh, the Urban expert stated that Bangalore Development Authority shouldn’t be blamed for not creating planned city. BDA is now an agency which brings facilitation of land deals to benefit corrupt politicians. People say that it must be closed down.
Views of Environmentalist Yellappa Reddy!
Yellappa Reddy, the environmentalist states that the government isn’t competent enough for seeing future implications of growth that is happening presently. Talking about water and land use, there isn’t any proper policy. Politicians are exploiting land as per their whims and fancies.
