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Bangalore is a city famously known as the Garden City of India. Hence, it is a city that marks up to its legacy of having lush green parks and ensconced a bustling community making use of its ecosystem. However, a city this beautiful is rapidly urbanizing and losing its touch with nature. Thus, the natural beauty of Bangalore is something that will be needed to be vigilated on and taken care of by the community of Bangalore. So, this Independence Day, let's contribute our bit to making Bangalore a little brighter, and a lot cleaner by joining hands with the environmental initiatives to swipe off the dirt and waste away from Bangalore. Come on then, let's discuss some campaigns in which you can work and create a better and brighter environment for our upcoming generations.

Bannerghatta National Park Conservation

The Bannerghatta National Park, situated on the outskirts of Bangalore is a significant sanctuary for wildlife and a significant ecological zone of Bangalore. However, with so much attraction and popularity, human activity and human waste has impacted the park negatively. Thus, making efforts to conserve the park and clear it from human waste would help us preserve the wildlife, and natural habitats and also promote eco-tourism.

To become more involved in the cleaning-up initiative you should support local environmental groups or even join an NGO that conducts clean-ups in the Bannerghatta region regularly.

The Lalbagh Botanical Garden

This is amongst the many serene places in Bangalore, as Lalbagh Botanical Garden houses a variety of tropical plants, trees, and bird species. But this very popularity also brings some huge litter and waste after each public event or festival. So, volunteering at this garden for any clean-up drives  is the best you can do to save this landmark of Bangalore. By trying to clean up and preserve the beauty of Lalbagh, we are preserving its biodiversity and at the same time saving it from trash deposits as well as engaging the visitors of the park with a beautiful atmosphere and  natural environment and encouraging environmental consciousness among all!

To become more involved in the cleaning-up initiative you should support local environmental groups or even join an NGO that conducts clean-ups in Lalbagh regularly. Moreover, to get some more additional information about the clean-up initiatives happening in Bangalore you must also check in with the local agricultural department and join the organizations that work for NGO’s. 

Note: To protect yourself from germs and diseases while cleaning, always remember to wear gloves, bring trash bags, and any other equipment that may help you clean up Bangalore better!

Ulsoor Lake Restoration

One of the oldest and biggest lakes in Bangalore, Ulsoor Lake is an important water body for ecological balancing acts with abundant inflow and outflow sources which has naturally attracted a wide range of plants and animals ultimately making it a popular recreational spot. However, it is heavily polluted from sewage discharge and litter. Your cleaning drive at Ulsoor Lake can influence the well-being and beauty of this lake to a great extent. Thus, Cleaning Ulsoor Lake results in reversing its water conditions that would help to improve aquatic life as well as environmental recreational needs.

This Independence Day to become more involved in clean-up events, you can get in touch with organizations like the Bangalore Lake Conservation and Development Authority (BLCDA) and get involved with civil society groups working on lake conservation. 

Cubbon Park

Cubbon Park is an amazing spot for  jogging enthusiasts, family picnics & has also become a  nature lovers paradise appealing to both the younger and the older generations of Bangalore. However, the increase in the popularity of Cubbon Park also means that the  mess left behind is even higher than what it was in the past. Thus, organizing a clean-up drive at Cubbon Park this Independence Day would help maintain the beauty and pristineness of the park. Not only that but this clean-up drive would help grow wildlife and make it a much more pleasant space for the jogger enthusiasts and nature lovers to enjoy.

This Year on Independence Day joins clean-up events held by environmentalist groups, or the park authorities and organize activities where you can create a group with the other volunteers and together help maintain and clean the park, bury half-dead trees around the trunk, and preserve the beauty of Cubbon Park. However, to ensure your safety, it is important that you arm yourself with planet-friendly bags, gloves, and tools for sorting out the trash.

Community Clean-Up Drives

Right from Koramangala to Indiranagar it is one of the most vibrant and exciting parts of the town. However, unfortunately many of these urban areas in Bangalore that are the center of  focus of the city are inundated with littering problems. Participating in or implementing a neighborhood clean-up drive campaign, would offer the perfect opportunity for the people living there to improve the standard of living of the neighborhood, as well as it would bring the community closer to each other. Moreover, to get more involved and increase the interactivity in the neighborhood, when you plan to volunteer you can decide to collaborate with Resident Welfare Associations (RWA’s) to plan clean-up drives. You can also increase the use of social media, to market the cleaning drives you are setting up and increase the number of people volunteering, especially in your neighborhood.

Conclusion

This Independence Day Skip the typical Celebrations and help Bangalore's green heart instead. To clean and conserve the biodiversity of our planet, or to improve public health, you need to build stronger bonds and communities that benefit from green infrastructure, raise awareness of why a neat and clean environment is important for us, and set an example by leading the path for our future generations.

FAQ’s

1. How Can I Find Clean-Up Drives in Bangalore on Independence Day?

To find clean-up drives in Bangalore, you must get in touch with local environmental organizations, Resident Welfare Associations (RWA), NGOs, and community groups.

2. Do I Need to Get My Cleaning Supplies When I Decide to Volunteer?

This is a very important question. The supply of cleaning supplies depends on which NGO, and which clean-up drive you decide to join. Some clean-up drives provide you with the supplies whereas the others expect you to bring the supplies with you.

3. Are There Any Age Restrictions for Volunteering at a Clean Up Drive?

The minimum age requirements may vary based on which NGO you want to Volunteer for.

4. How Long is a Volunteering Shift Generally?

The shifts can vary, from a few hours to a whole day. The timings of the shift also depends on how many hours you wish to invest.

5. Can I Participate with My Friends & Family?

Of Course! Initiatives like Clean-up Drives encourage group participation. Bringing your friends and family will not only make the event more productive and successful but also more enjoyable!

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