New government order merges GBA’s road projects with Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited, with Raghavendra Prasad BG appointed as chief engineer for major ongoing works.
The Road Infrastructure Department of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has been merged with Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (BSMILE), marking a major reorganization to streamline execution of ongoing projects worth ₹2,660 crore.
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Under the new government order, Raghavendra Prasad BG has been appointed chief engineer for both BSMILE and Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Company. He will oversee key projects including the Ejipura flyover (₹307 crore), the high-density corridor project (₹273 crore), the Rotary flyover at IOC Junction, the ROB at Byappanahalli (₹380 crore), and two white-topping packages of ₹800 crore and ₹900 crore.
An official stated, “Prasad will execute these works and hand them over to the concerned corporation for annual maintenance once completed.” The previous chief engineer, SV Rajesh, has been reassigned to the Project Implementation Unit under the Stormwater Drain Department to execute the ₹2,000-crore stormwater drain lake buffer zone project.
Unlike Rajesh, who reports directly to the GBA, Prasad will report to the BSMILE Director (Technical), with other BSMILE chief engineers also reporting to the BSMILE chief. This merger is expected to improve coordination, accelerate project completion, and enhance accountability in Bengaluru’s road infrastructure development.