Bengaluru, India’s fastest-growing metropolis and global tech hub, is transforming rapidly. But what does it take to manage a 15-million-strong city spread across 720 sq. km? In this in-depth episode of the UnboxingBLR Podcast, hosts Malini Goyal and Prashanth Prakash sit down with Maheshwar Rao, former BBMP Commissioner and BMRCL (Bangalore Metro) MD, now leading the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) initiative.

From Bengaluru Metro’s expansion milestones and public transport integration to urban governance reforms, flood resilience, and climate action, Maheshwar Rao breaks down how the city is preparing for the future. He also addresses the coordination challenges between multiple civic agencies, the role of citizen participation, and how the new GBA framework aims to bring efficiency, accountability, and long-term planning to Bengaluru’s governance.

Whether you care about Bengaluru’s traffic, waste management, sustainability, or civic leadership, this episode offers rare insights straight from the policymaker shaping the city’s next chapter.

UnboxingBLR’s podcast "Code to Culture" is hosted by Malini Goyal (Founder and CEO of UnboxingBLR) and features conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, and innovators who have had a significant influence on Bengaluru. It dives into the unique journeys and experiences of individuals who have either introduced global concepts to Bengaluru or have introduced local ideas to a global audience.

At UnboxingBLR, bridge the gap between old and new, the traditional and the cutting-edge. We’re not just showing you the city; we’re inviting you to experience it, whether you’ve always called it home or just got here and want to shape its future.

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