Bengaluru : Students and citizens continued to come together for Bengaluru’s neighbourhood parks Saturday under the Times Of India’s #IamBengaluru – Volunteer for Parks, presented by Multigen, in association with Kristu Jayanti University and supported by the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA).
At Jakkuru Park, Jala Poshan led a de-weeding and cleaning activity, with more than 50 students from Kristu Jayanti University joining the drive. Because keeping the surroundings healthy requires effort, sunny Gabriel, 3rd year, life sciences, Kristu Jayanti University, said, “We came to Jakkur Lake as a group of 40 students.
Tisha, degree student, MESA College, said, “Lalbagh and Cubbon Park were among the first things I heard about when I came to Bengaluru, and they became part of how I experienced the city. In JP Nagar Mini Forest, comprising Bhagat Singh Park and Rajguru Park, Youth for Seva led clean-up activities, including park-vicinity cleaning and a plogging drive. At Doddakallasandra Lake Park, YFS volunteers also took part in a plogging and de-weeding activity. Coming here early on a weekend is not always easy, but putting in that effort matters. Even a few students can make a difference, and once people see what it takes to clean a park, they may be less likely to take its upkeep for granted.”
Arpita Priya, 3rd year, forensic science, Kristu Jayanti University, added: “Bengaluru is changing rapidly, making it increasingly important for citizens to care for the environment around them. This initiative gives students an opportunity to turn that concern into action, and I hope more people will come forward to volunteer at lakes and other public spaces.”