#UnitedBengaluru continues fight, lakes in Bomanahalli in spotlight

United Bengaluru, formed to reform and save Bengaluru's lakes via the combined effort of several groups and personalities, continues its inspections of the city's lakes. This week, on 03 June 2017, the focus will be on Sunramanyapura, Vasantapura, Gowdenpalya Lakes in the Byramangala Lake series located in Bomanahalli Zone. 

In addition to this, Vasantapura Kalyani- which has been subject to encroachment - will be inspected by a group consisting of lake and urban Experts, members of lake groups, elected representatives and government officials.
 
The event will be attended by - Freedom Fighter Shri HS Doreswamy, citizen activist Manju Sainath, Citizens' Action Forum's president NS Mukunda, Nitin Sheshadri- RWA, Koramangala 3rd Block, S Vishwanath of the Rain Water Club, Sridhar Pabbisetty, the CEO of Namma Bengaluru Foundation. Suresh NR, the Convener of United Bengaluru. 

Government officials include Bangalore South MLA M Krishnappa, Padmanabnagar Corporator Shoba Anjappa, Vasantapura Corporator Shoba Gowda, Uttarahalli Corporator Shri Hanumanthaiah and other officials.

The drive, like the earlier ones, hopes to assess the extent of deterioration, encroachment and dumping in these lakes. As usual, United Bengaluru also promises to ensure that citizens use the information gained to contact relevant authorities in the government and file complaints on violations. 

The movement hopes to ensure citizens use the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Order on dumping into lakes to prevent further damage to the lake ecosystem in the city. According to the NGT order, each violation must be fined Rs five lakh. 

Citizens who wish to use United Bengaluru as a platform can send a copy of their complaint on violations to unitedbengaluru17@gmail.com and contact Shri Lakshmikanth on +918861768806.
 
Suresh NR, Convener, United Bengaluru said, "The main objective of United Bengaluru is to bring together all RWAs, NGOs, citizen groups, experts, citizens and media to fight government apathy, corruption and the unholy nexus between a few netas, babus and builders constantly exploiting Namma Bengaluru. Enough of Social Media tigers - We would like have more people on the ground supporting Naagarika, the Citizens' Watch Committee."
 
"United Bengaluru will be ever grateful to Shri HS Doreswamy ji for his continuous guidance and support for United Bengaluru," he added. 

Bomanahalli Zone Lake Visit
Byramangala Lake Series- Part III
Date: 03.06.2017 Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm