Sudarshan, student volunteer
Around 250 volunteers, including students from Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences’ road track team, Jyothi Institute of Technology and JSS, took part in the drive. At 10th Block Central Park in Banashankari, Adamaya Chethana volunteers carried out weed clearance, plantation and sapling care between 9am and 11.30am. Because it lies in the heart of Bengaluru, k Ramanatha Rao, member, Kasturinagar Welfare Association: “Restoring the lake, a 200-year-old waterbody, through events like this is very much needed.
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Tejaswini Ananth Kumar, co-founder, Adamaya Chethana, said: “We are standing on the border of Bengaluru’s growth and the Bannerghatta forest. Volunteers at 10th Block Banashankari cleaning the parks and planting the saplings as part of the #IamBengaluru- Volunteers for Park Volunteers at 10th Block Banashankari cleaning the parks and planting the saplings as part of the #IamBengaluru- Volunteers for Park Charan Teja, volunteering coordinator, TSS K Ramanatha Rao – Kasturi Nagar resident, member of Kasturi Nagar Welfare Association Sudarshan, student volunteer Volunteers at 10th Block Banashankari cleaning the parks and planting the saplings as part of the #IamBengaluru- Volunteers for Park Volunteers at 10th Block Banashankari cleaning the parks and planting the saplings as part of the #IamBengaluru- Volunteers for Park Charan Teja, volunteering coordinator, TSS K Ramanatha Rao – Kasturi Nagar resident, member of Kasturi Nagar Welfare Association Sudarshan, student volunteer Bengaluru: Kannada Rajyotsava was marked with a green initiative Sunday, as citizens and students came together for Bengaluru’s neighbourhood parks under The Times of India ’s #IamBengaluru – Volunteer for Parks, presented by Multigen, in association with Adamaya Chethana, Indian Ploggers Army and Team Social Spotlight (Planeteers Foundation). Meanwhile, many other volunteers took up sapling care at Kasturinagar lake. At MES Jayanagar playground, volunteers led a plogging drive and a waste management session encouraging a clean environment. Development is about nurturing nature by improving green cover, not generating waste, and working towards net zero carbon. And doing that while celebrating Karnataka Rajyotsava makes it more meaningful. Citizens can register for volunteering on iambengaluru.co.in. Volunteers speak Sudarshan, student volunteer, Bengaluru South: “This initiative inspires citizens to take responsibility for keeping our surroundings clean. I’m proud to be part of this movement, contributing through small actions towards a cleaner, greener, and healthier Bengaluru. Charan Teja, volunteering coordinator, TSS: “It’s very nice to see many college students showing up. For most of them, it was their first time, and they left feeling proud, carrying a good message with them. Having been in the volunteering field for the past two years, this makes me very happy. Jayatirtha M Patil, NSS coordinator, Jyothi Institute of Technology: “This is an initiative to encourage students to engage with society. I want them to interact with the community, understand its needs and contribute through such social activities as part of their service to society. Poorna Prazna, volunteer: “Plantation is a passion for me. Scientifically, every person needs at least seven trees to breathe healthily. So, I decided to participate in plantation drives. Harrshita Vibha R, president, Rotaract Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences: “As a student-led club focused on youth leadership, we believe this is an opportunity to contribute to society beyond our roles as students and develop a sense of social responsibility. We encourage more people to register and be part of such initiatives. This one is special as it is part of the 71st Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations. Download the TOI App.
