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Bengaluru's 5th State Finance Commission has recommended a congestion tax for the Outer Ring Road and other busy areas to alleviate traffic and generate funds. The proposal includes using Fastag technology and charging select vehicles that contribute significantly to congestion.

Collected funds should improve urban mobility. The commission also proposed green financing through carbon credits, leveraging existing initiatives like waste-to-value parks. Furthermore, an agreement was signed for a waste-to-gas plant, requiring 300 tonnes of segregated wet waste daily to produce gas for various uses, with an expected execution time of 18 months.