Mandya: Mandya’s VV Road will be developed as a vehicle-free zone designed to international standards, benefiting pedestrians and local businesses.Presenting the revised budget for the financial year 2025-26 and the estimated budget for 2026–27, the deputy commissioner, who is administrator of the Mandya City Council (MCC), Kumar said the directorate of Urban Land Transport will assist the council in making the road a vehicle-free zone. In addition, several prominent traffic circles such as Sugar Factory Circle, Hosahalli Circle, Holalu Circle, and Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar Circle will be modernised. Bannur Road is planned to be developed as a model road featuring pedestrian walkways and dedicated cycling tracks. The MCC presented a budget of Rs 123.6 crore aimed at strengthening civic infrastructure, improving public amenities, and promoting environmental development across the city. Property tax continues to be the major revenue source, with an estimated collection of Rs 20.9 crore. The council also proposed a “Green Mandya” initiative aimed at enhancing the city’s greenery and aesthetic appeal. Decorative saplings will be planted along the Mysuru-Bengaluru main road corridor to beautify the city. Under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, key parks, including Mahatma Gandhi Park, BVK Layout Park, and Halahalli Park will be rejuvenated. Plans are also in place to create a children’s playground near Gandhi Park and install a toy train in the park opposite the DC’s office, providing new recreational spaces for families while improving the city’s overall urban environment.
