From Linear to Circular Building a Sustainable Waste Management System for Bengaluru
Solid waste management in Bengaluru has become a much-discussed challenge, with numerous solutions and approaches being proposed, ranging from budget allocations to setting up solid waste management plants and waste segregation at the source. But how far are we with the implementation? The stark reality reveals that we are still grappling with the issue, as the city continues to […]
Celebrating Green Ganesha : Say ‘No’ to PoP Idols, Switch to Eco-Friendly Alternatives and Protect Our Planet!
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated with immense fervour and joy across India, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. According to legend, Lord Ganesha was conceived from mud and the sweat of his mother, symbolising a deep connection to the earth. Traditionally, devotees bring home idols of Ganesha, worship them for ten days, and then immerse them in water […]
Pourakarmikas, The Informal Backbone: Recognising the Role of Pourakarmikas and Sanitation Workers in Bengaluru’s Cleanliness
Image source: Deccan Herald Bengaluru, the vibrant tech and start up capital of India, pulsates with energy and innovation. Yet, beneath the gleaming glass facades and bustling streets lies a crucial, often unseen, network that keeps the city clean – the Pourakarmikas and sanitation workers. These unsung heroes are the informal backbone of Bengaluru’s cleanliness, working tirelessly to ensure […]
Conquering Bengaluru’s Monsoon Woes : Effective Strategies for Flood Management, Waste Management, and Infrastructure Improvement
Bengaluru, the city celebrated for its vibrant culture, booming tech industry, and beautiful parks, is also becoming known for its unprecedented monsoon floods, which undermine its urban charms. Monsoon rains in Bengaluru, though a relief from the sweltering heat, often bring the city to a standstill. Waterlogging and traffic jams become the norm, with frustrated citizens flooding social media […]
Droplets of Change: Addressing Bengaluru’s Water Crisis with Sustainable Strategies
Once known as ‘City of Lakes‘, boasting a network of over 1000 lakes, Bengaluru now faces the stark reality of water scarcity, a shift from its abundant past. For centuries the city was blessed with a rich network of rivers and these plentiful lakes. However, a harsh reality confronts modern-day Bengaluru – a severe water shortage. This dramatic shift […]
Navigating Solid Waste Challenge in Bengaluru
An Overview of the Current Status and Solutions Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, has earned a reputation as one of Asia- Pacific’s fastest-growing cities since the 1980s. Spanning across a vast metropolitan area of 1258 square kilometers, it proudly holds the distinction of being India’s fifth-largest city. However, this meteoric growth, marked by robust economic development, an ever-expanding population, and […]
Bengaluru’s Biodiversity Odyssey
What comes to mind when you think of Bengaluru? For those who navigated its streets two decades ago, the city conjures memories of a more serene and perhaps greener landscape with richer biodiversity. Contrastingly, newcomers to Bengaluru step into a bustling tech hub, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India, where the narratives of the past intersect with […]
