My Place of Pride: An initiative to recognize eco-friendly communities

by December 9, 2016 Civic

Rotary Palmville in association with B.PAC launched ‘My Place of Pride’, an initiative to recognise eco-friendly communities on 26th of November 2016 at Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Race course road. 

The unprecedented growth of Bengaluru city has led to complex urban problems. Our City has a vibrant civic society and its ability to voice concerns arising out of such growth is well known. Bengaluru is currently facing serious challenges in the areas of Solid Waste Management, Water, Energy sufficiency and fire safety. Various communities have responded to these challenges in a commendable manner through creating awareness, setting examples and placing pressure on the governmental institutions.  My Place of Pride is an initiative to acknowledge and appreciate such communities for their efforts and their ability to demonstrate being environmentally responsible.

MyPlaceofPride  is a contest to rate, rank and award the communities that have exhibited best practices in Solid Waste Management, Water conservation, Power management, Fire Safety and Hygiene & Cleanliness .

By this, we seek to provide a platform for communities to showcase their initiatives, create awareness and further encourage others to emulate the best practices.

A special award will be given to communities compliant with Fire Safety Rules and Regulations.
To know more and to register, visit www.myplaceofpride.com

The program aims to provide a platform for communities to share about their initiatives. If you know any proactive and progressive communities, do recommend them. We shall cover their story. Let us share the positive stories and inspire Bengalureans.

We extend an open invitation to all those who are interested in this space to volunteer  and join us in our efforts to make Bengaluru a clean & green space.

Request you to share about My Place of Pride initiative with fellow Bengalureans

Related Articles

BPAC launches training for second batch of Bangalore’s problem solvers
BPAC launches leadership training to clip the wings of misgovernance in the city

Sections:

About Sushma Mahabala

Read more by Sushma Mahabala

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Similar Story

CPCB norms ignored: Community voices rise against STP near Chennai’s Madambakkam Lake

by May 19, 2026 Civic
Madambakkam residents say the plant threatens shallow groundwater, ecological safety and public health, and urge relocation.

“If the authorities go to Putlur Lake and actually listen to the residents there, how would a sewage treatment plant (STP) at this location in Madambakkam even get sanctioned in the first place? Either they are unaware, or lethargic towards community welfare,” says Anand R, a weather and waterproofing expert and a Madambakkam resident, who lives close to the proposed STP site.  Madambakkam, situated in the southern part of Chennai, is an old town with a long history, known for its ancient temple and open grasslands. Over the years, however, rapid urbanisation has begun to change its landscape. Recently, lake…

Continue reading

Similar Story

Cold rooms, heavy hearts: What winters mean for migrant students in Kashmir

by April 27, 2026 Civic
Academic life continues in Srinagar through the coldest months of the year. A glimpse into the life of students away from home during the freezing winters.

The University of Kashmir campus in Naseem Bagh, Srinagar, is thick with early morning winter fog. Monumental chinar trees fade into a blanket of mist as a few students move quietly across the grounds, shoulders hunched and hands buried deep in their pockets. “We have to plan properly according to the cold before coming to the university,” says Aijaz, a PhD scholar. As daylight fades early, pathways empty quickly, and students retreat to hostels, rented rooms, or wherever warmth is available. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, hosts many of the region’s universities and colleges, drawing students from…

Continue reading