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Thousands of saplings planted in Bengaluru’s “Neralu Festival” to boost city’s green cover
Volunteer groups launched a large‑scale tree‑planting drive over the weekend as part of the “Neralu Festival”, aiming to expand Bengaluru’s green belt and promote environmental conservation.
Bengaluru witnessed a massive tree‑planting drive this weekend under the banner of the “Neralu Festival”, an environmental campaign organized by several major volunteer organisations. The initiative saw thousands of saplings planted across the city’s designated green zones, marking one of the largest community‑led afforestation efforts in recent years.
The primary objective of the campaign is to increase Bengaluru’s green cover, which has been under pressure from rapid urbanisation and rising pollution levels. By adding new trees to the city’s green belt, organisers aim to improve air quality, mitigate heat‑island effects and enhance overall ecological balance.
Volunteer participants, ranging from local residents to members of environmental NGOs, worked together to prepare planting sites, transport saplings and ensure proper placement. The collaborative effort underscores the growing public commitment to environmental stewardship in the city.
Organisers expect the newly planted saplings to mature into a sustainable canopy that will benefit future generations. Ongoing monitoring and community involvement are planned to ensure the survival and growth of the trees, reinforcing Bengaluru’s long‑term greening strategy.
The primary objective of the campaign is to increase Bengaluru’s green cover, which has been under pressure from rapid urbanisation and rising pollution levels. By adding new trees to the city’s green belt, organisers aim to improve air quality, mitigate heat‑island effects and enhance overall ecological balance.
Volunteer participants, ranging from local residents to members of environmental NGOs, worked together to prepare planting sites, transport saplings and ensure proper placement. The collaborative effort underscores the growing public commitment to environmental stewardship in the city.
Organisers expect the newly planted saplings to mature into a sustainable canopy that will benefit future generations. Ongoing monitoring and community involvement are planned to ensure the survival and growth of the trees, reinforcing Bengaluru’s long‑term greening strategy.