The activity was followed by Green Circle’s Geotagging of trees, the second phase, which tagged about 200 trees in People’s Trust campus. 25 volunteers from BMS Rotaract club participated in the program. Kumar Kalyandurg, Vasanth Kumar, Sandip, Selva and Biju joined the volunteers in listing the trees. Overall 283 trees were QR coded and tagged out of 1000 trees. Temporary labels were fixed and will be replaced with QR plates. Venu and Sunny, who curated the project, guided the student volunteers in tagging the trees. People’s trust, Managing Trustee Harish Uthaiah thanked all for the volunteering
A Seedball making project by the Lion’s Club of Bengaluru Parisara-Green Circle and People’s Trust in which 60 children from Sai Shankar Vidya Shala and members of Leo Club of Mewa Vanguard Business School participated. Dr V Selvarajan, Chairman of Green Circle, conducted the training for seed ball making. Harish Uthaiah, Managing Trustee of People’s Trust welcomed the gathering. Manjunath, President of Lions Club, thanked the audience for the support. 2056 seedballs were made by 8 teams of students who learnt the art of seed ball making. From Green Circle, Kumar kalyandurg, Vasanth Kumar, Sandip Kumar and Biju participated in the program
Green Circle has given the final shape to the above project with Team BMS. Project team met at BMS BSN block on 16.9.25 to decide the modalities for geo taginng of trees under a MOU entered between GC and BMS. The technical advice is given by BMS MCA team under the supervision of Prof Sridevei. The project will be executed in People’s Trust. Test launching will be done on 20th Sep. Once successfully launched, we will invite all for the inauguration of the project at BMS. The main aim of the project is to create a web application for identifying species name of any tree and generating a unique ID with QR Code for each tree. When someone scans the QR from any mobile device they will be redirect to a web interface showing the details of the tree they scanned. The user are provided with detailed information like the location of the tree which is tracked using GPS, images of the tree, species classification of the tree, detailed description of the tree and medicinal and environmental benefits of the tree. One the other side, the admin is provided with a dashboard with the list of all trees with its location and list of all volunteer , where can modify/delete any tree.
The technical team of this project consists of Prof Sridevi BMS, Student innovators Mr Venu and Mr Sunny Samuel from BMS
Nitish writes…… We extend our sincere gratitude to Selvarajan Sir and the Green Circle NGO for their support towards our project ClimAware, a proposed extension to SkyPulse. We are pleased to share that we have successfully filed a proposal to the Tech4Good Initiative for USD $4745 today. ClimAware is a low-cost early warning system developed by the IEEE ComSoc Student Branch Chapter at BMSIT. Unlike conventional approaches that rely heavily on expensive sensors, ClimAware utilizes everyday radio signals — satellite, FM, and VLF waves — to monitor weather variations hence keeping it extremely cost effective. By deploying the system strategically at Devanahalli, Kengeri, Varthur, and Nagasandra, it will be capable of providing early alerts for thunderstorms, lightning, and fog before they reach deep in the city. The initiative is designed to complement the already approved SkyPulse project, thereby strengthening Bengaluru’s weather forecasting ecosystem through faster, more reliable, and hyperlocal forecasts. With the support of Green Circle, we take an important step forward in building a climate-resilient Bengaluru. 🌍💡
Green Circle Dwarka recycles e-waste to fund tree planting drive.
In a mission to save environment, Green Circle Dwarka Delhi Chapter recycled e-waste in a tie up with Karo Sambhav , e-waste aggregator. ‘We have honoured our commitment to plant trees from the amount generated from recycling e-waste collected from Nayantara Apartments, Dwarka. Planting was done at the same apartment’ said Abha Gupta, Secretary of Green Circle Dwarka chapter.
She added that Karo Sambhav passed on the proceeds of collected e-waste to Green Circle , which was utilised for plantation as per agreement. A K Saigal of Krishna apartment said , ‘Green Circle will repeat this collection drive in coordination with Karo Sambhav and the activity will be extended to all Dwarka apartments in a phased manner’ Volunteers from Green Circle who participated in the drive included Chitra Jain ,Seema Mittal,Abha Gupta,Ashwani Saigal,Manoj De and P V Lakshmi. From Nayanthara Apartments, Meenakshi Garg, Nisha Singhal, Poonam Singhal, Pravin Singh, Naresh and Ambuj participated in the plantation drive. Meenakshi Garg of the Apartment said, ‘we are thankful to Green Circle that they utilised the money for planting saplings in our premises. On the one hand e-waste were properly recycled and on the other the money generated was used for planting trees inside our compound’
A report by Kumar Kalyandurg, Secretary Green Circle Bangalore
The occasion was the orientation workshop for freshers in BMS Institute. The session was ‘ecosensitisation of the new entrants’. As usual, Selva ji, with full energy, presented a very much educative & informative session about the conducive Environment at BMSIT Engineering College for 1st Semester Engineering Students. Sir also conducted a simple quiz involving students on the dais with little of humor added to the ambience. He also emphasized the need for improvising creativity in all spheres to excel. The PPT presentation was superb, with interaction with the students. Overall, the session was a memorable one for both the students and faculty. On behalf of Selva Sir & Green Circle, saying ‘Thank you’, Dr (Prof.) Tejaswini for all your efforts in conducting / coordinating such a lovely Session for the new comers to BMSIT.
Asst Commissioner agrees spot inspection to assess encroachment of the kaluve (Avalahalli lake canal)
Bangalore: The feeder canal for Avalahalli lake is available in the map, says survey report. A survey was conducted by revenue officials at the request of Green Circle more than a year ago. But the canal is only in the map, not in reality, says Vidyasagar Arya, a member of Green Circle. He adds, ‘The Panchayat officials arranged JCB to dig the canal as per survey number last year. We were confident that the canal (Kaluve) would be revived. It would connect Krishna Sagara lake in upstream and Avalahalli lake in downstream.’ Ramachandra of MSR NE County adds, ‘Our layout is the worst affected due to flooding during the rainy season. This year, the monsoon was very active and the layout was flooded on a few occasions.
If kaluve were rejuvenated as per the survey report, by this time, our flooding problem would have been sorted out. Avalahalli lake also would have water supply.’ Green Circle submitted a petition to the Yelahanka Tehsildar, under whose jurisdiction the canal lies. But the authorities were sitting on the file without any action. Panchayat officials expressed their inability to act. Four plot owners had given a petition to divert the canal. The canal passes through their plots. Green Circle ran from pillar to post to get the canal alive but in vain. Recently, Green Circle visited the Tehsildar. He informed them that the file has been transferred to the jurisdiction of the Asst Commissioner, Bangalore North. Green Circle team visited the office of Asst Commissioner, North Bangalore Dr Kiran, KAS and presented the case. He gave a patient listening to the team and ordered spot inspection to check the reality. ‘Soon we are expecting some action from the authorities. We will not leave any stone unturned to get the kaluve rejuvenated’ said Kumar Kalyandurg, Secretary of Green Circle. Vasantha Kumar, Biju, and Selvarajan were also present during the representation. Dr Kiran assured that the necessary steps would be taken. Once survey numbers show the canal path, there is no question of deviation. Green Circle members are pinning their hope on the survey report, and feel that it is a long-drawn-out battle.
As part of our ongoing commitment to promote responsible e-waste management and environmental awareness, an awareness session was conducted at Happy Homes Society, organized by Ms. Romila Gandhi, the Delhi coordinator from Green Circle. The session saw active participation from around 40 residents, making it an engaging and community-centric event The session opened with a comprehensive overview of e-waste—its definition, environmental impact, and the crucial role each individual can play in managing it responsibly. The format encouraged active participation, allowing attendees to engage with the content and clarify doubts.
Participants gained insight into what constitutes e-waste, including everyday items like outdated phones, chargers, and electronic accessories, which require careful handling due to hazardous components. The hazards of informal e-waste collection, including health risks and environmental damage caused by unsafe handling and processing, were contrasted with the benefits of formal, regulated recycling processes that ensure safe disposal and resource recovery. The role of manufacturers and producers in managing e-waste through EPR frameworks was explained, highlighting accountability across the product lifecycle. The importance of segregation, regular collection, and active community participation in waste management practices was emphasized to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. The session witnessed vibrant interaction from residents, with thoughtful questions and shared experiences enriching the discussion. The immediate impact was evident as residents brought in e-waste items, contributing to a successful on-site collection. This hands-on involvement demonstrated the community’s commitment to adopting better waste management habits. Ms. Romila will coordinate with the society head to finalize the date for the collection. She will inform us once the schedule is confirmed, ensuring smooth and timely follow-up for further e-waste collection. The awareness session at Happy Homes Society was a significant step forward in fostering environmental consciousness and responsible e-waste disposal. The combination of detailed discussions, resident engagement, and the practical collection drive set a positive precedent for future initiatives. In the session, the upcoming Green Mela on 1.11.25 was also discussed, encouraging individuals to collaborate and contribute to this community event. Green Circle remains dedicated to supporting such community efforts, aiming to cultivate sustainable practices and collective environmental stewardship.
Bangalore: A tree-planting drive was organised on Raksha Bandhan Day this year by Green Circle, Bangalore. 100 native saplings were planted to mark the occasion. Besides, a Puja was held as the venue chosen was a temple, and some religious trees were planted. One of our youngest volunteers, Ponmalar planted a sapling and tied a Rakhi to it. She also tied another Rakhi to a grown-up tree to mark the Raksha Bandhan. ‘For me, this tree is like my brother, and today I tied the Rakhi symbolically because trees protect us and give us oxygen, besides many other benefits.
It is trees that protect us. Ramachandra, a resident, added, ‘All Hindu festivals have their links to nature in one way or another. It is time for us to celebrate all festivals close to nature. Roopa Sri of Jeevan Mukthi supplied all native trees, namely Kadamba, Amla, Neem, Teak, Soap nut, Avocado, Pongamia, Silk cotton, Peepal, Champak, Mahogany, Palm, Banyan, Arjuna, Jackfruit, Clove, and Oleander trees. She added, ‘Green Circle volunteers have given enough space between saplings to ensure their dense growth. More interestingly they have ensured water supply and tree guards for protection. I will visit this place periodically to give suggestions and participate in nurturing the trees’. Vasanth Kumar, Kumar Kalyandurg, Sandip, Ramachandra, Vidya, Veerapathrappa, Karthikeyan, Ponmalar, Dewan Gowda, Biju, and Muniappa were among the volunteers who participated in the program. Selvarajan, Chairman of Green Circle, thanked Jeevan Mukthi team, the RWAs of MSR NE County, BEL Layout, Panchayat Council Members of Singanayakkanahalli Panchayat, other volunteers from Rotary club Paramaguru, and Dinesh. Members dropped compost also to ensure faster growth, besides support sticks
Residents have lost hope! Their efforts to convince the authorities had evoked no response.“Our only mistake is buying homes in an overlooked area,” says Ramchandra, a member of the Resident Welfare Association of MS Ramaiah North East County in Yelahanka, Bangalore.
He adds that we will not blame the authorities alone, but residents will also be held accountable. Vidya, a resident, adds, “The trash has been there for more than 100 days. The layout is coming under Avalahalli village, which is a part of the Singanayakkanahalli Panchayat. Originally developed by the Bangalore Development Authority, the layout lacks streetlights, sewage systems, roads, or garbage collection facilities. The authorities shift the blame onto one another, but are not ready to help”. Green Circle members inspected the site and requested the local Panchayat members to clear the trash. Kumar Kalyandurg, the Secretary of Green Circle, stated that they have informed Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) about the issue. They provided details of the location and photos.
The taxpayers are fuming because they have not received any attention from any authorities. Many authorities like KPCB, KWSSB, BBMP, BDA, and PDO inspect the area when petitioned. They simply write to each other to close the file. After that, nothing tangible happens!’ observes another resident. The shortage of amenities has contributed to a noticeable number of vacant plots in this area. Many investors are cautiously optimistic, having made significant investments in the plots. No wonder Bangalore is rated as the fifth dirtiest city in India!
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