Newsletter

Newsletter June 2023

VOL 50

Key topics

• Election Habba 2024
• Guest Lecture at St. Ann's College
• Voter Awareness Initiatives
• Technical Insights into elections
• Incredible Indian Election Facts
• Stories from "Belief in the Ballot"
• Electoral Literacy Workshops and Online Voter Registration Drives
• A Virtual Session on ‘Water Security in Urban Bengaluru - Past,Present & War Forward’
• Virtual Knowledge Sharing Session on the Guidance Value-Based Property Tax System
• Tactical Urbanism and Placemaking Solutions
• SHE ARISES - Join the Womentum
• A Webinar on 'Sustainable & Safe Mobility for a better Bengaluru'
• The 'Green Ride Bengaluru' Awards Program
• IRR Streets - Standstill to Active

Newsletter June 2023

Key topics

• Voter Awareness Initiatives.
• Voter Awareness Yatra.
• Know your constituency.
• Legislative Particiaption of MLAs.
• Namma Bengaluru Namma Manifesto.
• Comparative Analysis of Manifestos.
• Know your Candidates.
• Vote Madi Campaign.

Newsletter February 2023

Key topics

• The Impact Numbers.
• Media Coverage.
• Acknowledgment.

Newsletter Dec 2022

Key topics

• Panel Discussion on Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) - The Need of the Hour to Provide Commuter centric, Seamless & Inclusive Mobility’.
• #ISupportBMLTA, a Social Media Awareness Campaign about the BMLTA Bill.
• An Open Letter to the CM of Karnataka in support of the BMLTA Bill, along with 14 other civic bodies urgiung them to pass the BMLTA Bill.

Newsletter Nov 2022

Key topics

• Conducted Bengaluru Citizen Perception Survey from February to June 2022, covering 186 wards across all the 8 BBMP zones receiving inputs from 8405 respondents.
• Released the Bengaluru Citizen Perception Survey Report 2022 with key findings to the public.
• Conducted a Panel Discussion on the topic "Quality Of Life In Bengaluru - Citizens’ Aspirations vs Reality" based on the premise of the survey report findings.

Newsletter March 2020

Key topics

• Survey on First and Last Mile Connectivity to Public Transport in Bengaluru
• Presentations at Greenbuild India Conference
• Launch of Participatory Democracy Fellowship program
• Panel discussion at MAYAJAAL, media fest at Presidency College

Newsletter January 2020

Key topics

• B.CLIP Project -
  • Cleanathon at Nagarbhavi
  • Ward Information Board installation
• Organised "Aralikatte Charchegalu", a round table discussion
• Held an exhibition "Waste to Wealth" to showcase the article made by students
• Launch of the Know your Corporator online campaign
• B.PAC and Logical Indian celebrates Good Governance month

Newsletter December 2019

Key topics

• Launch of B.CLIP Batch 7
• B.PAC was invited to attend the Workshop on Electoral Literacy Clubs at Delhi
• Round table on First and Last-Mile Connectivity to Public Transport
• First and Last-Mile Connectivity Survey report release

Newsletter November 2019

Key topics

• Clean-up & Awareness Drives at various wards of the city
• Pattaki Bithaaki awareness drive by B.CLIP Alumni Association
• Panel Discussion on Incentivizing Shift Away from Private to Public Transport

Newsletter October 2019

Key topics

• Nisarga Jagadeesh, B.CLIP Civic Leader was awarded the Kempegowda Award
• "Leadership Beyond Duty" initiative launched with Israel consulate
• Launch of Participatory Democracy Fellowship Program
• Panel Discussion on Bengaluru Forward Infrastructure and Mobility
• Round Table and Workshop on Regulatory Ecosystem for Bengaluru Mobility

Newsletter September 2019

Key topics

• Launch of Green Ambassador Program and release of Guide Book for educational institutions
• Mane Maneyalli Mannina Ganapa workshop - Train the trainer
• Project Kalpataru, a plantation drive at BAGMANE tech park
• Biocon Foundation & B.PAC launch Integrated Non - Communicable Diseases Screening Camps for BBMP Pourakarmikas

Newsletter August 2019

Key topics

• B.CLIP Graduation for batch 4 and 5
• Cleanup drive at Agrahara dasarahalli
• Plantation drive at Seegehalli, Waste segregation plant
• Exchange of MoU - Bengaluru Sustainable Mobility between B.PAC & Uber
• Panel Discussion - Deciphering RTI Amendment Bill

Newsletter July 2019

Key topics

• B.CLIP Milana, Alumni reunion
• B.CLIP Project - Protect our trees campaign Batte Bag Beku Plastic beda campaign
• B.SAFE - Today's Women for Better tomorrow"

Newsletter June 2019

Key topics

• B.clip Batch 7 Introduction
• B.clip champions
• Child Protection Policy
• Central Government's Integrated safety plan for women.
• Green Ambassador Program

Newsletter April 2019

Key topics

• B.CLIP Sessions
• Completion of the Participatory Democracy Fellowship program at Shivajinagara
• Release of the "Sustainable Mobility for All" report

Newsletter March 2019

Key topics

• B.CLIP Sessions
• KERC Submission
• GREENBUILD India Conference
• Participatory Democracy Fellowship program
• Survey on First and Last Mile Connectivity to Public trasnport in Bengaluru
• MAYAJAAL

Newsletter January 2019

Key topics

• B.CLIP Batch 7 Sessions
• B.CLIP Project - Cleanathon at Nagarbhavi
• B.CLIP Project - Ward Information Board
• Aralikatte Charchegalu, a round table discussion on greening Bengaluru
• Waste to Wealth
• Know Your Corporator Initiative
• B.PAC and The Logical Indian celebrates Good Governance"

Newsletter Dec 2018

Key topics

• Panel discussion on "Urban Governance and Administration"
• Celebration of Constitution Day
• Field visit to Eight lane corridor at Okalipuram
• Launch of Driving training program for women

Newsletter Nov 2018

Key topics

• Conducts electoral awareness workshop at Caterpillar office
• B.PAC & IT Companies meet Chief Election Officer, Karnataka with recommendations
• B.CLIP session by Takshashila Institution starts
• Master Green Ambassador Program launched

Newsletter Oct 2018

Key topics

• Launch of B.CLIP Batch 6
• Rtd Justice Santhosh Hegde & Suresh Kumar, MLA, Rajajinagar address B.CLIP
• AERA reduces UDF after intervention by B.PAC and others
• B.PAC conducts #BSAFESeptember, a women's safety awareness campaign
• B.PAC provides social media training to CEP Coprorators.

Newsletter Sep 2018

Key topics

• CEP Corporators and B.PAC to work together in wards
• Officials from British High Commission visit B.PAC
• Sthri Samvadha - Inspiring stories motivate B.SAFE Ambassadors
• B.CLIP Civic Leaders assist Kodagu relief operations

Newsletter Aug 2018

Key topics

• Israel Consulate and B.PAC hold dialogue on Civic & Political Leadership
• CM agrees to B.PAC's proposals and ensures regular follow ups
• Deputy CM of Karnataka briefed by B.PAC on action plan for Bengaluru
• 17 ward information display boards installed in ward offices
• GAIL India and B.PAC revamp five balckspots

Newsletter July 2018

Key topics

• HD Kumaraswamy, CM of Karnataka holds consultative session with B.PAC
• B.PAC submission to AERA on aeronautical tariff regarding KIA
• B.PAC submission on the determination of tariff to KERC for FY - 2019
• Schools get Level 1 Green Certification from B.PAC
• Election Habba, an election awareness initiative concluded

Newsletter July 2017

Key topics

• Citizen Perception Survey - 2017 report release
• B.PAC urges for representation of Citizens at ward committees
• The Governance Dialogue with Australian Labor Party Delegation
• Launched One Million New Votes campaign with Bangalore Apartment Federation

Newsletter June 2017

Key topics

• Celebrated International Women's Political Empowerment Day
• Conducted Safety Workshops for Women across Bengaluru City
• Conducted Composting Santhe across Bengaluru City
• Jala Utsava initiated across Bengaluru by B.CLIP Leadership

Newsletter - Vol 18 April 2016

Key topics

• Launch of #KIllBills campaign by Civic Hubs across Bengaluru

Newsletter - Vol 16 April 2016

Key topics

• Launch of Civic Hubs across Bengaluru
• Gopalaiah, MLA, Mahalakshmi layout inaugurated Civic Hub
• Organizing Cycle Day and Walk to School programs

Newsletter - Vol 17 Jan 2016

Key topics

• Panel discussion on Women Leaders for Better Tomorrow
• Billion Eyes Program - B.PAC & PHANA Workshop on Prevention of Sexual Harassment
• Consultations - Child Protection Policy
• Advocacy - Model policy for Fast Track Courts
• When in danger hit the Durga Alarm

Newsletter Nov 2015

Key topics

• BBMP Elections 2015 - New Council takes over
• B.PAC Case with Lokayukta: Dumping of debris and garbage on metro medians - Continued advocacy
• Report on functioning of Special Fasttrack Courts with respect to sexual abuse of Women & Children
• Sampath Kumar - 1st B.CLIP participant to make in to BBMP Council

Newsletter Jan 2015

Key topics

• ARAMBHA: Beginning of a Social Transformation
• APTAMITHRA: Service Helpline launched by Mahesh, B.CLIP Participant
• GAP: Green Ambassador Program
• Parisara Jagriti Abhiyan by Ravi Kumar. H, B.CLIP Participant
• Jagriti: Awakening India

Newsletter Dec 2014

Key topics

• Our History, Our Pride, Our Balabrooie!
• One Voice, One Demand, One Bengaluru for Lakes!
• GAP: Green Ambassador Program
• Making a Safer City
• Bengaluru MLAs: Performance and Perception

Newsletter July 2014

Key topics

• Inauguration of B.CLIP Batch 2
• Petition for a Safe Bengaluru
• Working for a Safe City
• Building Future Civic Leaders, Improving Governance at the Grassroots

Newsletter April 2014

Key topics

• Transforming Cities
• Creating Future City Leaders
• A Safe Bengaluru, for all, at all times
• Governance and Policy
• Engaging Citizens - One Million New Votes Campaign

Newsletter Election Special 2014

Key topics

• Congratulation to the winners of Lok Sabha Elections 2014
• Meet the MP Candidates
• B.PAC endorses Bangalore candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2014
• Exhorting Citizens to Vote
• Vote for a Better bangalore
• B.PAC endorses Dr.Gururaj Karajagi for Bangalore Teacher's constituency elections

Newsletter Dec 2013

Key topics

• The B.CLIP Special
• Creating Leaders for a Better Tomorrow
• Questions and Probes - The Panelists Role
• Lending out more than advice
• Partners in creating a Better Bengaluru

Newsletter Sep 2013

Key topics

• B.PAC MLA Dialogue Series
• B.PAC extends its engagement with MLA's
• Voter Registration Campaign at CII Young Indians Forum
• Campus Diaries: Engaging with the Youth
• B.PAC joins the Lungi Lover's Clean up drive

Newsletter June 2013

Key topics

• Agenda for Bengaluru - evening with Ministers, Govt Officials and Citizens
• Conversations with MLAs at B.PAC Office
• B.PAC to establish 'Bangalore Civic Leadership Incubator' - B.CLIP
• Citizen and Youth Outreach
• Attended stakeholder meeting with the Home Minister and other officials

Newsletter March 2013

Key topics

• B.PAC Promotes Good governance practices and policies
• B.PAC promotes transparency in the Government
• B.PAC is committed in improving the infrastructure in the city
• B.PAC identifies and supports strong candidates for public offices
• B.PAC Promises to create a Safer City