On World Environment Day, over 50 citizens came together for a tree plantation drive at Ganga Shetty Lake, KR Puram, planting 30 saplings in a continued effort to green our Garden City....
Citizens Brave Rain to Oppose Tree Felling at Cantonment Railway Colony
Over 100 concerned citizens turned up despite heavy rains for a public consultation on May 20th regarding the proposed felling of 368 trees in the Cantonment Railway Colony. The strong turnout reflects growing public resolve to protect Bengaluru’s green cover and demand sustainable urban planning....
Environmentalists Unite to Oppose Tree Felling at Cantonment Railway Colony
More than 40 environmentalists came together at the Cantonment Railway Colony to voice their opposition to the proposed tree felling. Namma Bengaluru Foundation, along with citizens and members from environmental groups such as Parisarakagi Navu, United Conservation, and Vruksha Foundation, gathered ahead of the public consultation scheduled for May 20th.…...
#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…...
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 2024: 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.…...
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,…...
Community Initiative for Safer Roads & Better Connectivity
Namma Bengaluru Foundation and residents of Vinayakanagar organized a road safety awareness drive, advocating for no honking and supporting the Bus Beku campaign. They highlighted the need to address last-mile connectivity in Ward 87 by introducing feeder buses for better public transport access....
