India, Sept. 4 -- With the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officially coming into effect, residents can now check which corporation and ward they belong to under the city's new administrative structure.

The BBMP has launched a dedicated portal for this purpose, available at https://www.bbmp.gov.in/KnowYourNewCorporation/index.html

Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the rollout of the GBA, saying the new system will strengthen urban governance. On social media, he wrote, "Mine is Bengaluru West. Which one's yours?" encouraging residents to log in and discover their new corporation.

Addressing the press at Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday, Shivakumar said five corporations, Bengaluru Central, North, South, East and West, have been ...