Who We Are
An organization working towards making Bengaluru a model city, with well-planned infrastructure, well laid out neighbourhood community models and …
Our Foundation
We aim to be the voice of the people; a voice that needs to be heard and also a voice that needs to stay strong so that Bengaluru becomes a truly Global City.
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Action Changes Things! Be part of the Namma Bengaluru family – Share your thoughts and your time as we join forces to make Bengaluru the best metropolis to live in.
Our Campaigns
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Namma Bengaluru Foundation (NBF) opposes the proposal to reduce Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Bannerghatta National Park (BNP)
BNP has a crucial multi-faceted role to play in the lives of Bengalureans. BNP not only serves as the Wildlife corridor but also being one of few green spaces closer…
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Makkala Kere Habba Lake walk with school kids
The objective of this celebration is to encourage Kids to connect with their ‘Vicinity Lake’, explore and participate in preserving it and become a stakeholder in keeping their lake alive.…
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Visit to Hulimavu Lake after Lake Breach
Namma Bengaluru Foundation along with the activists from Hulimavu Kere Tharanga inspected the lake breach and discussed with civic officials on damages on Nov 25, 2019...
Together We Can Transform
What People Say
I am proud to be part of NBF
I have been associated with NBF since 6 years as a member of BRACE and part of the United Bengaluru mission. NBF has been striving to restore our city to its former glory in number of ways. It’s well planned and executed missions to save and rejuvenate lakes, stop Steel bridge project, moving NGT to save Bellandur lake from pollution, implementation of 74th amendment to constitution to make BBMP free from the clutches of the state government, saving of Bannerghatta buffer forest, recognising and honouring unsung heroes of Bengaluru, etc., are a great contribution to city. I am proud to be part of NBF!
Subbu Hegde, President (COPOA, FOVCAB)Happy to have been associated with Namma Bengaluru Foundation
We are very happy to have been associated with Namma Bengaluru Foundation during the COVID 19 Crisis. Our food distribution drive along with them is a small gesture in the direction to provide relief to the most vulnerable of our people and to those relentlessly working on the ground with limited support.
Sandeep Jain – Desi MasalaNBF stands & strives on Accountability & Transparency
My association with NBF started 10 years ago and has been going on ever since. Accountability & transparency are the two strong pillars on which NBF stands & strives. I am happy to be associated with them and through this association would continue to do my bit for the society.
Anand Sirur – Malleswaram Swabhimana InitiativeBengaluru is blessed to have such a dynamic foundation
Namma Bengaluru Foundation exemplifies service. Bengaluru is blessed to have such a dynamic foundation that serves to coordinate citizens concerns and comes up with solutions. Our interaction with the foundation has been very positive and we commend the team for their energy and professionalism. Namma Bengalur Foundation is a classic example of an organization working towards Seva and Anthyodaya. We wish them all the success for the future.
Europe Asia Business Connect (EABC), GermanyNBF has been in the forefront of Civic Activism
I have been associated with NBF from past 10years. NBF has been in the forefront of Civic Activism taking up various issues affecting the citizens of Bangalore. I appreciate and place on record the service they did during COVID 19 times extraordinary human service above self. I wish them good luck to continue the activism and service to the needy.
D S Rajshekar, Member, CAFAll matters pertaining to improving the quality of life here are taken up by NBF
Namma Bengaluru Foundation, as the name suggests is all about Our Bengaluru. All matters pertaining to improving the quality of life here are taken up by the Foundation, and that too in conjunction with many Associations of Residents from all over Bengaluru. The coordinated and focussed efforts have given some positive results, although the journey is long. Together we can do it 🙂
Rajkumar Dugar, Convenor, CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS (C4C) BengaluruMr. Rajeev Chandrashekar to rely upon at troubling times
I am privileged to be associated in the NBF programme initiated by Hon. MP. Rajeev Chandrashekar. This has been a great initiative where we can find out the details about the government schemes related to MSMEs and how MSMEs will benefit by availing these schemes. I appreciate Mr. Rajeev Chandrashekar directly talking to MSMEs at regular intervals helping solve our problems. It's really good to know that at these troubling times we have somebody like Mr. Rajeev Chandrashekar that we can rely upon.
Sriram Devatha, Managing Partner, Devatha FabricsNBF does walk the talk
I have been associated with the Namma Bangalore Foundation since it’s inception and based on so many personal experiences can confidently say that NBF does walk the talk.
Dr Radhakrishna – Civic Activist, KormangalaTheir philanthropic efforts towards society is inspiring and motivating
It's been a privilege to be associated with Namma Bengaluru Foundation. The work, the dedication towards seeing an improved city, their philanthropic efforts towards society and most importantly; their leadership is inspiring and motivating. It gives one the impetus to want to do more towards society. It's rare to find a team that is as dedicated as the mission of the Foundation. Their efforts show epitomize the fact that 'Together we can' and a lot of these have taken shape in turning the city into what was envisioned. I wish the entire team success in all their future endeavors.
Meenakshi Karanth- LakeShore Home AssociationPrivileged to be associated with NBF
REWABE is privileged to be associated with NBF. We wish NBF every success as it travels the cause of justice and social development
REWABEAlways in the forefront when it comes to major issues to be taken up with the government
Proud to be associated with NBF. Impressive leadership and the team, always in the forefront when it comes to major issues to be taken up with the government, pursuing authorities to take necessary actions to address the civic problems. Many thanks for their work on Lake rejuvenation, Rera implementation and most importantly challenges associated with Covid-19 pandemic spread in Bengaluru.
Anil Navali – RERA Karnataka ChapterCritical voice of the enlightened citizen of Bengaluru
Namma Bengaluru Foundation has been a critical voice of the enlightened citizen of Bengaluru, in both celebrating the pride and achievements of the city as well as challenging any lacuna and gaps that draw the city back. We at Bangalore Apartments' Federation are delighted to partner with the Foundation on various initiatives and wish it more power in the days to come.
H.A.Nagaraja Rao, President – Bangalore Apartments’ FederationA stronghold in helping us help various people who have been affected by the pandemic.
NBF has been a stronghold in helping us help various people who have been affected by the pandemic. With their unconditional support we have been able to deliver medicines, food, and other essentials to people living in Bengaluru, mainly Indirinagar, Koramangala, Domlur and other surrounding areas. Glad to be associated with them.
Varin C – Resident IndiranagarCitizens’ voice and persistently fight for their rights
NBF is a great organization that tries to uphold the citizens’ voice and persistently fight for their rights. It is because of such foundations that there is still some hope left for Bengaluru.
N.S. RAMAKANTH, Co-founder, Solid Waste ManagementProtecting the city’s ecological resources.
NBF has strengthened citizens’ movements in Bengaluru to demand better governance and also bring sustainability in the growth of the city by protecting the city’s ecological resources.
KATHYAYINI CHAMARAJ, Executive Trustee, CIVICFight for basic rights & civic issues
NBF is a committed organization creating awareness among the common citizens to fight for their basic rights. It takes on civic issues, which most people don’t even dare talking about.
D.S. RAJASHEKAR, President, Citizen Action ForumWorking to make Bengaluru better
It is one thing to form a foundation with the stated aim of 'working to make Bengaluru better', but another to walk its talk. Kudos to NBF for fighting to reclaim Bengaluru.
VASANTHI HARIPRAKASH, Founder of Pickle Jar
Ongoing campaign that needs your urgent support
On 24 March 2020, the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered a nationwide #COVID lockdown. The whole city of Bengaluru and Business establishments shut down. This took heavy toll on the economy, particularly on vulnerable informal and migrant workers. With no jobs & income, these workers were unable to feed themselves and their families. Namma Bengaluru Foundation mobilized Funds and resources and launched “The Food Delivery Drive” on 28th March 2020. NBF in Association with several local organizations delivered Grocery kits and ready to eat food packets to the vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across 45 locations of Bengaluru. NBF’s Food Delivery Drive distributed over 1.5 lakh food packets, 2.8K grocery kits during the Lockdown period in Bengaluru. Our support drive continues. Join us by Donating.
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96Food Delivery Drive
The Corona lockdown has affected the lives of homeless, unorganized sector daily wagers, domestic helpers, ragpickers, rickshaw drivers, handcart pullers, single parent mothers, construction workers, migrant workers and the urban poor the most in Bengaluru. They are struggling to cope with daily food demands. NBFs Food Delivery Drive launched on 28th March 2020 has and continues to reach thousands of such vulnerable and marginalised in Bengaluru. The drive provides food packets to the needy and grocery kits to the families. The drive is powered by generous donors and partner organisations. The campaign is supported by Member of Parliament Sri Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The drive as on 25th April 2020 has reached to over 21000 people in 40 locations across Bengaluru with over 1.25 lakh food packets, 2500 grocery kits and 3500 snacks packets for children. We thank our generous donors – Sri Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Jain International Trade organisation (JITO), Atria Foundation, Desi Masala, Bhaskar’s Holige Mane, Gilgal Charitable Trust, AVAS, Satsang Foundation, Individual donors like Mr. Sriram Subramanyam & The Siroor family and many others, without whom this drive wouldn’t have been possible.Rs.240,000,000.00 donated of Rs.250,000,000.00 goal -
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It’s a city that never complained of water shortage. Turn the pages of history, and you will know that Bengaluru had an enviable number of water bodies – both lakes and tanks. Over a 100 lakes were built and developed by the founder of Bengaluru, Kempe Gowda, and his successors in the 16th century. Later the Wodeyars of Mysore and the British took forward the development of lakes. Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts had over 1545 lakes and 2000 watering holes for domestic animals and other smaller waterbodies. The total spread of these water bodies was over 3000 acres. But with passage of time the numbers of lakes have dwindled. Many of these are excessively polluted and are on the verge of becoming acidic and unusable. Though the city’s water needs are met by the Cauvery River supply, lakes form an integral part of our biodiversity. Most of the lakes have vanished due to encroachment and construction activity for urban infrastructure expansion. The city once had 280-285 lakes of which 7 cannot be traced, 7 are reduced to small pools of water, 18 have been impinged by slums and private parties, 14 have dried up and are leased out by the Government. 28 lakes have been used by the Bangalore Development Authority to build extensions for residential areas. The remaining meagre number of lakes is in fairly advanced state of deterioration.Rs.40,000.00 donated of Rs.500,000.00 goal -
67.362129PIL
Namma Bengaluru Foundation and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MP, on October 9, 2014 filed a writ petition against the lack of accountability of various parastatal agencies that led to the death of nine-year-old Geetha Lakshmi in an uncovered storm water drain. The PIL has sought directions to the Urban Development Department and the Commissioner of the BBMP to prepare a comprehensive, time bound action plan for safety and security mechanisms for civic services like storm water drains and electricity supply. The petition has also sought directives to the state government to prosecute negligent Public officials, whose failure to carry out their statutory duties results in loss of life and limb. Respondents State of Karnataka The Principal Secretary to Government Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Engineer- In-Chief, BBMP Prayer/Relief sought Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, directing the Respondent No. 1-State, to conduct an emergent enquiry and identify the officers, who have failed in the exercise of their statutory duties resulting in the uncovered drains and public infrastructure turning into death traps, leading to the loss of lives of children and submit a report to this Hon’ble Court; Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, directing the Respondent No. 1 – State to initiate criminal prosecution against the deviant, errant officers, who have failed in exercise of their statutory duties, as a result of which open drains and public infrastructure have turned into death traps, resulting in the loss of lives of citizens; Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, directing the Respondent Nos. 2 and 3, within such period of time as this Hon’ble Court deems fit, to prepare a comprehensive set of directions for undertaking and establishing safety and security mechanisms, pertaining to the public drainage and other utility services, so as to ensure protection of life and property of the residents of the city of Bangalore; Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, directing the Respondent No. 3 to forthwith undertake steps to close all open drains and manholes in the city of Bangalore and provide adequate signage warning people of the hazards so as to prevent any further loss of lives in the city of Bangalore Current Status On November 4, 2016, Karnataka High Court directed the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahangara Palike (BBMP) to submit a status report on the work done regarding potholes and encroachments, as well as, a status report on investigation. The Hon’ble court has granted 2 months to the civic body for the same.Rs.67,362,129.00 donated of Rs.100,000,000.00 goal -
0.25Corpus Fund
The capital that the Foundation raises or generated through Corpus fund will be kept for the expenses and sustenance of our campaigns. Normally a corpus fund denotes a permanent fund kept for the basic expenditures needed for the administration and survival of long running campaigns.Rs.25,000.00 donated of Rs.10,000,000.00 goal
People Impacted
6,21,09,044
Total amount raised
Rs. 7,25,51,99,800
Total Volunteers
24,985
Namma Bengaluru Events
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Campaign: Reboot Namma Bengaluru
Continuing his initiative ‘Reboot Namma Bengaluru’, Hon’ble MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar will be addressing the MSMEs to clarify and resolve issues… -
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United Bengaluru
Bengaluru once enjoyed a pleasant climate, which saw flowers blooming, lakes thriving, sprawling green pastures and more. However, sadly today…
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Namma Bengaluru Foundation’s Food Delivery Drive
The Corona lockdown has affected the lives of homeless, unorganized sector daily wagers, domestic helpers, ragpickers, rickshaw drivers, handcart pullers, single parent mothers, construction workers, migrant workers and the urban poor the most in Bengaluru. They are struggling to cope with daily food demands. NBFs Food Delivery Drive launched on 28th March 2020 has and continues to reach thousands of such vulnerable and marginalised in Bengaluru.
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