Project Save Nandi - Campaign # 2 - [1st July 2007]
About Project Save Nandi:
In recent years it has seen a considerable increase in tourist traffic owning to its vicinity to Bangalore. Needless to say this has had a deteriorating effect on its environment; litter left by enthusiastic travelers is not an uncommon sight here. The forest department and the caretakers don't seem to be doing much to improve the state of affairs, considering the fact that they charge a fee of Rs. 60 per vehicle to enter Nandi hills.
Nandi hills is in need of some quick action, because if it is continued to be trashed at this pace it will not take long for it to become a travesty of a hill station. Today being the world environment day, it could not have been more apt to announce a trek to clean Nandi hills.
BMC had organized a similar trek to clean program, a year back, to make Mutthatthi a litter free zone. The trek was a success, with trekkers ending up with dozens of filled garbage bags and not to mention the satisfaction of having done something useful for the environment.
BMC wants to continue the trek to clean program with the Nandi hills initiative. The plan of action for the trek is:
1. Cleaning up the tourist hot spots.
2. Putting up signboards with an appeal to keep Nandi hills clean.
BMC has always been a forum for travel buffs in Bangalore. We have always derived so much pleasure from nature, but have we not taken it for granted? Is it not the time to give something in return? Ecotrekking is the need of the day; it is high time we take some responsibility for the nature we cherish so much. So let us make ourselves ecologically responsible, lets make Nandi hills clean and beautiful.
Updates:
After the great response from various donors, volunteers and media, we
are charged up to drive another Cleaning campaign at Nandi Hills.
On Sunday 1st July 2007 we have plans of clearing up to 100 bags of plastic and glass
garbage from Nandi Hills. To make this event successful we need not less than 50
volunteers on Sunday. BMC humbly request you to join us for this noble cause.
Schedule:
1st July 07 - 7:30AM - Assemble at Hebbal flyover (After flyover
on Hydrabad Road) - Have breakfast on the way - Proceed to Nandi.
- People coming late - can directly meet us at Nandi Hills.
1st July 07 - 9:00AM - After small introduction session, start cleaning
activity - talk to localities to spread awareness.
1st July 07 - 2:00PM - Have lunch at Nandi.
1st July 07 - 4:00PM - Load collected garbage in Garbage Van and depart
to Bangalore.
Notes:
- Please share the fuel cost with people you
are traveling with.
- Spread information of this event among your colleagues and friends - we need
maximum volunteers this time.
- To donate funds for this event - use
This form
- Contact Mayur: 9341444377/Jagdish: 9342412983 for availing "PSN" poster to
display on your notice boards at Office, College etc.
People who are willing to participate in this campaign are requested to
register for this event.
(Note: This is not a BMC Registration Form - To register with BMC
click here)