Namma Bengaluru Foundation participated in the Stakeholder Meeting on Mobility for ‘Brand Bengaluru’ on 8th August 2023 at IISc, hosted by Prof. Ashish Verma and Prof. Meghna Verma. The meeting discussed 8,412 public suggestions under the Agile Bengaluru theme, with experts emphasizing the need for a comprehensive master plan to…...
#FreeTheTree: Citizens Unite to Protect Bengaluru’s Green Cover
As part of the #FreeTheTree campaign, citizens, Namma Bengaluru Foundation, and Namma Bangalore Post conducted tree walks and inspections at Judicial Layout, Yelahanka, and RMZ Galleria Residences. Concerned residents, cyclists, and environmentalists joined hands to raise awareness about the felling of healthy trees for Corridor-1 (KSR-Devanahalli). The campaign continues to…...
Personal2Public Campaign – Focus on use of Public Transport
Namma Bengaluru Foundation participated in the launch of the #Personal2Public campaign by WRI & BPAC. The initiative is to inspire commuters to use public transport at least twice a week. The launch, at the Bengaluru Press Club, was attended by representatives from several corporate organizations and citizen groups....
Citizen-Led Recommendations for Sustainable Tree Management in BSRP
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, along with Citizens For Citizens and Vruksha Foundation, met Mr. R K Singh, Director of Projects at K-RIDE, to present recommendations on tree felling and compensatory plantation for the suburban rail project (33,000 trees). The team emphasized the need for a thorough assessment, transparency, and complete documentation.…...
World Environment Day 2025: Reviving Gangashetty Lake
On World Environment Day 2025, Namma Bengaluru Foundation, along with Save Gangashetty Lake, Mitsubishi Elevators, Santhe Makkalu K R Puram, and BBMP, undertook an eco-drive at Gangashetty Lake. Volunteers planted 25 trees, cleared 10 bags of plastic, and took a pledge to protect Bengaluru’s environment. Participants learned about tree conservation…...
Protecting Median Trees on Double Road, Indiranagar
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, in collaboration with Jhatkaa.org and tree activists, invited Mr. B G L Swamy, DCF of BBMP Forest, to inspect the median trees on Double Road, Indiranagar. The team emphasized that footpaths, not medians, should be used for walking, advocating for tree retention, soil conservation, and better water…...
Petition to Save 32,756 Trees in Bengaluru
Namma Bengaluru Foundation and concerned citizens of Bengaluru submitted a petition to the DCF Forest, BBMP, BLG Swamy, urging action to protect 32,756 trees from felling under the Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). The appeal emphasized the environmental impact and proposed sustainable solutions to mitigate the loss of green cover.…...
Citizen Action Leads to Public Consultation on Bangalore Suburban Rail Project
In collaboration with Jhatkaa, Namma Bengaluru Foundation successfully pushed for greater transparency in the Bangalore Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). What began as an online petition with 5,000+ signatures have led to a public consultation on June 14 at Anugraha Community Hall, MG Railway Colony. In response, K-RIDE has released a…...
Save 33,000 Trees: Protecting Bengaluru’s Green Cover
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, in association with Jhatkaa.org, launched an online petition to prevent the felling of 33,000 trees for the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project (BSRP). While the project aims to enhance sustainable mobility, its ecological impact is severe. NBF has urged BBMP, K-RIDE, and tree authorities to reconsider tree removal,…...
Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign
Namma Bengaluru Foundation along with Founder Chairman, NBF & Union Minister for the State, GoI Shri Rajeev Chandrasekar & Shri S R Vishwanath, MLA Yelahanka came together to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Meri Maati Mera Desh Campaign. The event included a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifice of…...
