Market tales: Exploring Bengaluru’s centres of trade
This report examines the status of various market redevelopment projects across Bengaluru, highlighting both progress and delays. While some facilities like K.R. Market have seen successful infrastructure upgrades, others like Johnson Market and the Krishna Devaraya Palike Bazaar remain stalled.
Why it matters
Efficient urban infrastructure and market management are critical for the livelihoods of local vendors and the economic vitality of city centers.
In this six-part series, The Hindu’s reporters take stock of prominent markets in Bengaluru, tracking the progress of a few that have been marked for overhaul and redevelopment, while reviewing the infrastructure, footfall, amenities, and other issues that have been continuously flagged by vendors and customers alike.
The much-delayed redevelopment of Malleswaram flower market is almost complete, and the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is finalising a concessionaire agreement for its operation and maintenance and is ready to hand over shops meant for flower vendors in the old market to Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). This has raised hopes of vendors of finally moving into the redeveloped market.
Entering K.R. Market was a Herculean task until three months ago, but not anymore. Ever since the parking infrastructure was revamped and developed into a first-of-its-kind smart facility in the city, visitors have had a clear way to enter the space.
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