Why We Work in the Environment

Unplanned urban growth has strained Mahadevapura’s lakes, trees, and soil. But we believe in a different future—where citizens lead the work of renewal.

Our environmental work is rooted in action. We revive lakes, organise clean-up drives, plant trees, promote waste segregation, and bring people back into relationship with the ecosystems they live in. Every sapling, every compost pit, every walk by the lake—it’s all part of rebalancing the city we call home.

 Key Areas of Work

Reviving Natural Ecosystems

We restore local biodiversity and bring public spaces back to life.

  • Kannamangala Lake, once a garbage dump, is now an 18-acre water body with migratory birds, native plants, and a 2km walking trail.
  • Katamanallur and Bidare Agrahara lakes are being rejuvenated through desilting, de-weeding, and community engagement—supported by elected reps and RWAs.
  • Lake Cleanup Drives (e.g., MIMS Ardendale): Residents and volunteers collect waste, sort it, and raise awareness around lake health.
  • Firefly Walks invite children and adults to explore insect life and reconnect with the ecosystems around them.

Waste Management & Swachchata Movement

We help communities reduce, manage, and own their waste.

  • Namma Swachch Kannamangala (Jan 2024): A panchayat-wide movement with plastic bans, SHG-led processing, fines for littering, and a scientific waste centre (Kasa Centre).
  • E-waste drives and bulk collection campaigns, in partnership with Bharatambe Sanjeevini SHG, have cleared over 1.5 tons of waste across communities.
  • Saturday Clean-Up Drives: Residents, school children, and panchayat staff join hands for short “plogging” sessions outside communities—returning every 2 months to reinforce the effort.
  • Shramdaan for Cleanliness (Oct 2, 2024): On Gandhi Jayanti, volunteers across communities cleaned public areas and pledged waste segregation at source.

Urban Greening & Horticulture

We bring nature back into homes, balconies, and terraces.

  • In partnership with the Karnataka Horticulture Department, we conduct hands-on workshops on kitchen gardening, composting, and organic pest control.
  • Participants receive starter kits and learn to grow herbs, vegetables, and fruit on terraces and balconies.
  • Volunteer trainers help residents understand soil health, composting rhythms, and sustainable gardening methods.

Water Conservation & Rainwater Harvesting

We equip communities to manage their water today—before crisis hits tomorrow.

  • Partnering with Biome, we offer rainwater harvesting (RWH) workshops and connect communities with vetted service providers.
  • Many communities now have RWH systems installed in common areas or gardens—lowering borewell pressure and increasing resilience during peak summer.
  • These sessions are often initiated and coordinated by resident volunteers within RWAs.