Bengaluru’s infrastructure reflects both its economic strength and the strain of very rapid growth. The city has advanced business districts and technology campuses, but service quality can vary widely by neighborhood.
### Electricity - Power distribution is handled primarily by **BESCOM**. - Supply is generally reliable in many formal urban areas, especially major commercial zones, though outages and local disruptions still occur. - Backup generators and power systems are common in apartment complexes, offices, and institutions.
### Water - A major share of Bengaluru’s treated water is brought from the **Cauvery River system**, requiring significant pumping because of the city’s elevation. - **BWSSB** manages water supply in served areas. - Many neighborhoods also depend on **borewells** and **private water tankers**, especially where municipal supply is insufficient or irregular. - Water scarcity is one of the city’s most serious long-term infrastructure concerns.
### Sewerage and drainage - Sewer networks cover many but not all parts of the metropolitan area. - Rapid development has outpaced underground drainage in some localities. - Stormwater management is a major challenge because of lake encroachment, blocked channels, and high-intensity rainfall events.
### Solid waste - Waste management is handled through municipal systems, contractors, and decentralized initiatives. - Segregation, transport, landfill dependence, and processing capacity have all been recurring policy issues.
### Internet and broadband - Bengaluru has some of India’s strongest urban digital infrastructure because of its corporate and technology base. - Fiber broadband is widely available in many neighborhoods, and mobile internet usage is extensive. - Service quality still differs by locality and provider.
### Cellular networks - Major Indian telecom operators provide broad coverage across the city. - Network congestion can occur in dense or high-demand areas, but overall connectivity is strong by national urban standards.
### Urban resilience issues - Water stress - Traffic overload - Localized flooding - Heat-island effects from reduced green cover - Infrastructure inequality between high-income developments and underserved settlements
