GBA to launch sapling plantation drive ‘Bengaluru Hasirooru’ from August 15
The Greater Bengaluru Authority is launching a tree-planting initiative called 'Bengaluru Hasirooru' on August 15. The program aims to plant 64,000 saplings and encourages Resident Welfare Associations to participate in maintenance.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses urban environmental concerns and attempts to improve civic accountability through a public-private partnership model for green cover.
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday announced that a sapling plantation drive would be launched in the city from August 15 under the banner “Bengaluru Hasirooru”.
The initiative, aimed at increasing the city’s green cover, will see the planting of 64,000 saplings across Bengaluru this year. In addition, 40,000 saplings will be distributed to members of the public who wish to undertake plantation drives on their own. The corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will be responsible for maintaining the saplings for four years.
To meet the target, the corporations have collectively earmarked ₹9.64 crore in their budgets, covering both plantation and years of maintenance.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in