K. Latha Narasimha Murthy is the elected BJP corporator from HSR Layout, ward no 174. Her no nonsense talk, firm decisions, down to earth simplicity, service-oriented approach have endeared her to one and all.
In her own words :
Good Governance
I am a firm believer of good governance. Integrity and honesty alone cannot solve the woes of my people. These coupled with good governance and good laisoning with the government will go a long way in the solving problems of people and betterment of the ward. Being a Master of Public Administation, having undergone training in Urban Governance and being aware of nuances of governmental functioning, I presume I am well equipped to do this job.
Immediate Priority
To have a healthy and happy living space there must a happy population. Our ward has pockets of Urban Poor dwellings where underprivileged people live. My immediate priority is to ensure that they have good sanitation facility and have access to clean and potable water on regular basis. The schools where their children study - the Government schools in the ward, need a big upgrade and perhaps even addition of more vocational and job oriented courses. I am of the firm belief that Governmental/BBMP grants used effectively will go a long way in improving the infrastructure in the schools and thereby paving way for better education and better opportunities for these children.
Pioneering for a better HSR - namma HSR namma Neighbourhood
HSR Neighbourhood Improvement Programme is a vision plan to improve the ward in all aspects. This model engages citizens with the various government agencies to encompass various issues and develop and improve the ward in a holistic way. This initiative is first of its kind in India .As part of the IWIL(India- Women in Leadership Program) by IIM-Bangalore, Smt Latha Narasimhamurthy visited Singapore. During the visit, the Singapore vision plan was introduced. This inspired Smt Latha Narasimhamurthy to form the idea of such a vision plan for Bangalore- starting with HSR. She approched individuals and organisations to make a plan and was introduced to Embarq - an urban development and planning organisation. As a result of this, HSR now has a proposal for making this vision come true. Read more in the namma HSR page
HSR Neighbourhood Improvement Programme- A Documentary
Proposal for improving the neighbourhood
True to her words, Mrs Latha Narasimhamurthy has taken up the initiative to
improve the neighbourhood with the initiation of
100 Resilient Cities Network
Bengaluru has been selected as a member of 100 Resilient cities network.
More than 330 cities applied to the 100 Resilient Cities Challenge to better plan for and adopt to imminent shocks and stresses. Of those hundreds of cities, Bengaluru was selected to join 100 Resilient cities
100RC supports the adoption and incorporation of a view of resilience that includes not just the shocks
� earthquakes, fires, floods, etc. � but also the stresses that weaken the fabric of a city on a day to day or cyclical basis.
Examples of these stresses include high unemployment; an overtaxed or inefficient public transportation system; endemic violence;
or chronic food and water shortages. By addressing both the shocks and the stresses, a city becomes more able to respond to
adverse events, and is overall better able to deliver basic functions in both good times and bad, to all populations.
A team of vounteer citizens and experts had met with the president of 100 RC, Mr Michael Berkowitz for a fruitful discussion, a step towards making Bangalore a Resilient City.
Smart City Conference
Represented Bengaluru in " ASIA SMART CITY CONFERENCE " held at the city of yokohama, Japan, along with the Mayor of Yokohama, Ms Fumiko HAYASHI and Mayors from 24 other Asian cities.
The international Conference where economically growing Asian cities and international organisations gather together,
to share knowledge toward establishing a platform for sustainable urban development.
Announcements
Bangalore Youth Award
Reciepient of the award for outstanding contribution in Political field
Ashoka Safe Roads Campaign
'namma HSR namma Neighbourhood', Neighbourhood Improvement Plan(NIP), an initiative for improving the neighbourhood, is the winner in the challenge organised by Ashoka-Changemakers.
Read more about the campaign in Safe Roads page
Read more about NIP in namma HSR page
Cycling society
Encourage Non Motorised Transport(NMT). Sign up to be part of the change
BBMP Corporate Sponsorship Program is to encourage corporates to get involved in the improvement of the city. Please read more on BBMP CSR Page
HSR - Zero Garbage Zone HSR Layout leads the way for solid waste management.
Volunteer and learn more here
Painting competition for community participation was held on March 2,2013.
Read more
here
Active citizen's forum is formed to create citizen's network in the area.
Read more and register
here
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