Corporators from the North-East at Swachagraha Kalika Kendra
SK Ram, Joint secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs, Government of India, and Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner, Solid Waste Management, BBMP
India’s first composting park is in HSR Layout and already, it’s a big hit with environmentalists, policy planners, scientists and politicians. Only recently, corporators from the north east visited Swachagraha Kalika Kendra in Sector 4. “They were impressed with the project,” says Ratnakar Bhadravathi. “There has been regular demand for visit to the Centre. We welcome HSR residents to visit and see the pride project and learn about composting and urban gardening.”
Says Dr Shanthi Tummala: “Suma Reddy and Jayanthi Srikanth did a wonderful tour for the corporators. Chitra Praneeth explained them about sustainable menstrual options. They were so inquisitive to know about these when we told them that we are attempting to reduce 5% of reject waste as well. They loved and enjoyed to know so many new things.”
Before the corporators, there were visits by SK Ram, Joint secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs, Government of India, and Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner, Solid Waste Management, BBMP. “Their testimonials speak volumes about their appreciation of the project, which is the first of it’s kind in India,” says Ratnakar. “We at HSR Citizens Forum are committed to contribute towards a cleaner and greener HSR through our eco-friendly initiatives.”
What’s more, a month after the park’s inauguration, there has been a bountiful harvest as well. Says Dr Shanthi of HSR Citizen Forum: “It’s definitely a dream come true for any urbanite to grow and eat. One should be blessed to assuredly eat healthy food with no chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. You want to feel blessed too. Start composting your waste and start growing on your terrace/ balcony anywhere you find a space to keep a planter box. Grab the opportunity of free sessions at Swachagraha Kalika Kendra and learn to compost and fall in love with growing your own food. It’s a heavenly feeling. Don’t miss it.”
Swachagraha Kalika Kendra
14th A Cross, 14th Main, Sector 4, Behind HP petrol bunk near BDA Complex flyover. 6am-11am. 4pm-8pm.
