Editing Hubli (section)

== Governance ==

=== HDMC - Hubli Dharwad Muncipal Corporation ===
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC''')'''  established in 1962 under the Government of India Act of 1850,is responsible for managing the administration and civic infrastructure of the twin cities of Hubballi and Dharwad in Karnataka, India. HDMC unified the two cities which is Hubballi and Dharward, which are separated by a distance of 20 kilometres [1<ref name=":0" />]. The corporation administers an area of 213 square kilometres and operates from its headquarters on Sir Siddappa Kambali Road [2<ref name=":1" />].

HDMC serves a population of over 943,857 [3<ref name=":2">{{cite news |date=26 August 2018 |title=Demand to separate Dharwad from HDMC grows bigger |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/demand-to-separate-dharwad-from-hdmc-grows-bigger/articleshow/65545982.cms |access-date=15 November 2020 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>], with Hubballi accounting for 410,455 residents [4<ref name=":3" />]. For effective governance, the corporation is divided into 12 administrative zones and comprises 82 wards, 56 of which belong to the Hubballi region [5<ref name=":4" />]. The municipal body is tasked with providing essential services such as sanitation, water supply, waste management, and urban development for the residents of both cities.

In each ward, a corporator is elected, and the majority party forms a council to oversee different administrative departments. The council members elect the Mayor from within their group. The council currently comprises 67 members. The Municipal Corporation's top official is the Commissioner, who supervises key departments such as public works, taxation, water supply, urban planning, fire services, health and sanitation, and finance. Ishwar Ullagaddi (KAS) is the current Municipal Commissioner. The municipal council is currently in a state of suspension, pending the election of new members.

=== Civic Amenities ===

==== Road Transport ====
The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), established on 1 November 1997, under the Road Transport Corporation Act of 1950, provides efficient and economical public transportation across Belagavi, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Bagalkot, Gadag, and Haveri districts. Headquartered in Hubballi, the corporation operates through nine divisional offices located in Belagavi, Hubballi, Dharwad, Sirsi, Bagalkot, Gadag, Chikkodi, Haveri, and Hubballi-Dharwad City [1]<ref name=":5" />

The North West Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC), Hubballi, has introduced the Shakti Scheme, providing free bus travel for women. To avail of this service, women can present government-issued ID cards such as Voter ID, Aadhaar, Driving License, or other state or central government IDs. Approximately 15 to 15.5 lakh passengers use these buses daily. [2<ref name=":6" />]

The North-Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) has launched 10 light blue urban transport buses in Hubballi, with plans to add 100 more under the government's 'Shakti' scheme. These BS-6 Tata buses feature modern amenities like CCTV cameras, GPS, LED display boards, voice announcements, and panic buttons for women's safety. To ensure efficient monitoring, officials can track speed, braking, fuel levels, and skipped stops via a mobile app. NWKRTC Managing Director Priyanga M confirmed successful trials and projected the arrival of the remaining buses by November, supported by a 50% grant from the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) [3<ref name=":7" />]

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