Green Bangalore | Clean Bangalore

Posted on December 19, 2008
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Despite all hitches, Namma Bengaluru, continues to rock!!

Been few months that I was out of Bangalore, and here on my journey back to my lovely city, I have been once again captivated by its beautiful charm, lovely weather and green clean. May be nothing flamboyant, but still I was taken aback by the quick developments that has been taking place.

They say Bangalore is a ‘Garden City’ and frankly I have never felt it. But YES! I should confess that it was after my ‘breaking out of the nutshell’ that I realize its original value.

It was patently something different I was witnessing on my arrival in Bangalore Railway Station. From there the rest was just breathtaking. Oh! I dint mean the skyscrapers or the high-end stuffs. Just the basics, which was very much lacking in the city, not just Bangalore, apparently you see it everywhere, all corners of India. The litters, potholes and screwed up roads.

Wondering if the developments have something to do with Politics or politicians? Or may be the response of Bangaloreans to the global call? I dont know..but one thing is sure, It is DIFFERENT!

The govt. is strenuously working to make the city clean and developed. Trees were neatly pruned, roads organized, and everything easily navigable.

I must confess, my short-while stay in our capital Delhi has been very appalling. The Indian government must take stern steps to keep the country dignified — at least the capital.

It is hard to believe that the center of India is not only unclean but also lacking a friendly behavior  – to people, Businesses, corporations or the Foreign tourists.

Ok…Back to the capital of Karnataka – Bangalore, India’s third most populous city and fifth-most populous urban agglomeration.

I am indebted to the govt. and all those who have been assiduously working. Not to mention, the people in the city, who are more understanding, loving and hospitable.

As a large and growing metropolis, Bangalore also has some of most well recognized colleges and research institutions in India. Numerous public sector heavy industries, software companies, aerospace, telecommunications, and defense organisations are located in the city.

And yes, the booming IT is also noticeable. Bangalore – called the Silicon Valley of India, has contributed 33% of India’s Rs. 144,214 crore (US$ 33 billion) IT exports in 2006-07.

In addition, thanks to the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), which has come up with innovative ideas, latest being the red-colored Volvo buses with AC.

The city is also home to some of the best and growing educational institutions. Indian Institute of Science, which was established in 1909 in Bangalore, is the premier institute for scientific research and study in India. If you dint know, the first printing press was established in Bangalore in the year 1840 and the first English bi-weekly too.

The dream of “Clean Bangalore, Green Bangalore” is now clearly visible in the booming Bengaluru. Well, time to pack your bags and pay a visit. You’ve got a New York coming here buddy! So make sure it’s a one-way ticket!!

In case you are visiting the first time, make sure you see some of the tourist attractions: Vidhana Soudha, LalBagh, Forum Mall, Bangalore Palace, St Patricks Church, HAL, ISKCON, Brigade Road..etc

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