<p>The BBMP has requested a grant of Rs 7,100 crore from the upcoming state budget, on July 7.</p>.<p>A significant portion of this grant will be allocated to expedite ongoing projects.</p>.<p>The proposed projects include the white-topping of 135 km of roads, the construction of 17 flyovers (some of which are already under-construction or newly proposed), and improvement to stormwater drains, among others.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/second-edit/bbmp-polls-must-not-be-put-off-any-more-1231868.html" target="_blank">BBMP polls must not be put off any more</a></strong></p>.<p>Officials have highlighted the urgency of these funds to expedite projects previously announced by the state government.</p>.<p>"Of the total grant amount, Rs 2,200 crore is required to clear pending bills," said a senior Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official.</p>
<p>The BBMP has requested a grant of Rs 7,100 crore from the upcoming state budget, on July 7.</p>.<p>A significant portion of this grant will be allocated to expedite ongoing projects.</p>.<p>The proposed projects include the white-topping of 135 km of roads, the construction of 17 flyovers (some of which are already under-construction or newly proposed), and improvement to stormwater drains, among others.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/second-edit/bbmp-polls-must-not-be-put-off-any-more-1231868.html" target="_blank">BBMP polls must not be put off any more</a></strong></p>.<p>Officials have highlighted the urgency of these funds to expedite projects previously announced by the state government.</p>.<p>"Of the total grant amount, Rs 2,200 crore is required to clear pending bills," said a senior Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official.</p>