What’s on Young Minds Today?
At Reap Benefit’s recent SolveCon, we asked youth what is are their frustrations about Bangalore and what is their vision for the city.
Youth frustration is clear—and loud. Out of the voices we heard, here’s what’s keeping them up:
- Traffic is THE problem — not just a nuisance
- Chaotic growth and vanishing greenery
- Rising costs of living and housing
- Mental burnout, loss of empathy
- Pollution, dust, and heat worsening daily life
- Identity tensions — feeling like outsiders in their own city
But Frustration ≠ Hopelessness. It’s Insight.
Insights that can fuel solutions, and maybe policies.
Bengaluru 2035: A Vision Reimagined
Youth imagine a city that is:
- Green and breathable, with lake revival and tree protection
- Well-connected, where buses and cycles come before cars
- Inclusive, with safe spaces for all to thrive — especially women
- Balanced, where growth lifts everyone, not just a few
- Climate-resilient and planned with intent, not patchwork fixes
If They Wrote Bengaluru’s 2035 Manifesto
- Green Bengaluru Act – revive lakes, protect trees
- Public Transport Overhaul – buses over private cars
- Zero Waste Streets – clean, local, and inclusive
- Jobs First – skill training and employment for youth
- Transparent Governance – accountability is key
- Decentralized Growth – move IT beyond the core city
- Language and Belonging – strengthen Kannada and cultural identity
- Net Zero Mandate – sustainability at the core of every project