Palike to construct shelter homes for citizens
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is planning to construct shelter homes and is in the process of identifying land for the project. Palike has already received Rs nine crore from the State Government for the project.
The BBMP has already set up temporary shelter homes at 13 locations in the city accommodating a total of 188 people including 167 men, said Shivabasavaiah, Bommanahalli BBMP Zonal Commissioner.
According to Shivabasavaiah, 22 homeless individuals have been residing at Jamboo Sawari Dinne for the past few days. They are offered Iskcon mid-day meals every night and a medical check-up is conducted at regular intervals.
Venkatachalapathy, the Deputy Commissioner of the Palike’s Welfare department, said the Palike has earmarked Rs five crore in this year’s budget for people who qualify for night shelters.
The money is to be spent on providing basic facilities like medicines, utensils, soaps, toothpaste and toothbrushes, one meal a day and counseling.
The Palike has also set up a similar shelter home on JC Road, in Palike’s Bangalore South Zone, which currently houses 42 people.
To read more real estate news:
Opposition challenges BBMP budget
Police against BBMP’s ‘Freedom Park’ plans
Source: Deccan Herald
BBMP, Bommanahalli, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike, Jamboo Sawari Dinne, JC Road, shelter homes, State government, temporary shelter homes, Welfare department
