An invitation to citizens from Bengaluru, to join Brigade Millennium Swachhaagraha Group, to make a model Swachh zone (clean, green, safe and smart in South Bangalore

1. Our Bengaluru - My Contribution
Namma Bengaluru – Nanna Koduge

2. BM Swachhaagraha Group wants to create a
model Swachh zone on:
• RBI Layout – Brigade Avenue Roads (Elita to MLR)
• Puttenahalli – Kothnur Roads (Laxmi Temple to Capitol
School Crossing)
To Make BM surroundings:
• Clean
• Green
• Safe
• Smart
Objective

3. • Filthy Streets: Garbage littered all over
• Stray cows on Roads
• Death traps on pavements, Potholes and broken
manholes on Roads, Storm Water Drains filled
with debris and garbage
• Pedestrian safety
• Traffic Jams, Traffic Violations, Road Rage and
Aggressive Driving
• Eve teasing, chain snatching, other illegal and
suspicious activities
BM Surroundings: Issues
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4. Issue: Filthy Streets, birds, animals littering garbage
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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A crow
A dog
A cow
Cows
littering
garbage
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ingesting
plastic

5. Issue: Filthy Streets, Garbage all around
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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6. Issue: Garbage and Debris dumping grounds
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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7. Issue: Stray Cows Traffic hazard
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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Imagine what will happen if this cow runs in panic!
A cow running in panic

8. Issue: Stray Cows Traffic hazard
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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9. Issue: Stray Cows Traffic hazard
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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10. Issue: Death Traps, Broken manholes, crudely covered
with stone pieces, Garbage and Debris filled Drains
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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11. Issue: Death Traps, Broken manholes
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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See the white rope tied to the tent and a cover placed over a pothole on the Road
Broken manhole on the Road
This stretch of Kothnur Road cannot even be used to park a vehicle!
Death traps on pavements, as shown above, are all over in BM surroundings

12. Issue: Death Traps, Broken manholes
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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See the pathetic condition of entrance to the colony (with red wall)

13. Issue: Pedestrian Safety
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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• It is very dangerous for pedestrian (especially students and silver citizens), to walk
on the Brigade Avenue Road on Magnolia – MLR side, since the Road and drain
covers are at same level, in front of India Music Experience Centre.
• Chain snatching incidents have occurred on this Road
• On a stretch of 300 M, there are four gaps in median, prompting two wheelers to
drive on wrong side of the Road, causing accident zones, especially for pedestrians.
U-turns during peak hours add to traffic snarls.
No footpath in front of India Music Experience Centre

14. Issue: Pedestrian Safety
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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• It is very dangerous for pedestrian (especially students and silver citizens), to walk on
the Brigade Avenue Road, since the Road and drain covers are at same level, in front of
India Music Experience Centre.
• Chain snatching incidents have occurred on this Road
• On a stretch of 300 M, there are four gaps in median, prompting two wheelers to drive
on wrong side of the Road, causing accident zones, especially for pedestrians. U-turns
during peak hours add to traffic snarls.
Pavement in front of JacarandaNo footpath: Brigade School to Millennium Park side and MLR to Magnolia side

15. Issue: Traffic Violations at BM Avenue
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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16. Issue: Traffic Violations at BM Avenue
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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17. Issue: Traffic Violations at BM Avenue
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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Two wheeler violating a traffic sign In spite of a divider, two wheelers come on footpath

18. Issue: Eve Teasing and Chain Snatching
This MUST change, for better, in our own and our children’s interest.
The change is POSSIBLE if we put our minds to the task.
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19. Brigade Millennium inside is clean, green and safe
If you feel that you have a responsibility to improve BM Surroundings also,
Become a part of the change, you want to see (Mahatma Gandhi)!
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Inside Brigade Millennium

20. Be the change you wish to see!!
Join the SWACHH MOVEMENT IN BRIGADE MILLENIUM!
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21. • What we cannot do individually, residents of a block
can do, what residents of a block cannot do,
residents of the five blocks can do; and there is
nothing that all the Residents cannot do, collectively,
to improve our BM surroundings
• Ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results,
through team work
• Hum honge kaamyaab, mann mein hai vishwaas
Power of Teamwork
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22. • BM Swachhaagrahis have already conducted one Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan on
28th Dec’15, commended by Ministry of Urban Development, as a case study.
• Based on our representation to Municipal Corporator, BBMP is in the process
of approving Rs One crore for rectifying all defects on the Roads and
pavements;
• Discussed with one gawala his problems and ways and means to take the cows
of all gawalas to some safe place;
• A proposal has been submitted to a Bank to sponsor planting of flowering
saplings, turfing and fencing the Medians on either side of Brigade signal.
• Discussions with The Ugly Indian have taken place, to find a solution for
keeping our surroundings clean;
• A Memorandum has been submitted to the Traffic Police to decongest traffic
on Brigade Avenue Road, punish traffic violations, improve watch and ward.
Accomplishments of BM Swachhaagraha Group so far
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23. Children, Youth and Elders of Brigade Millennium
conducted a Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan on 28th Dec ‘14
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24. 1. Provide a solution for cleanliness on a sustained
basis in the model Swachh zone, in consultation with
Dustbin Vendor, BBMP and Traffic Police;
2. Educate Shopkeepers and Ensure Pledge;
3. Ensure that BBMP repairs the Roads and
pavements, installs dividers between Roads and
Pavement;
4. Find Govt./ private land for Cooperative Goshalas/
Cow Hostels, to save cows from accidents;
5. Decongest Traffic on Brigade Avenue Road.
BM Swachhaagraha proposed Initiatives and Projects
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25. Decongest Traffic on Brigade Avenue Road
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Divert traffic on Roads parallel to Brigade Avenue Road
MLR
Brigade Avenue Road
Puttenahalli Lake
Akarshan
Krishna Raju Garden
Balan Farm Mango Tree
L&T South City Park
SLV
To Arkere Layout Road
Kothnur Road
India Music
Experience
Centre
Mayflower
Cassia
Laburnum
JacarandaWoodrose
Club
Brig
Mlnm
Park
Brigade
School
Magnolia
To Arkere Layout Road To Kothnur Road
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BoB Layout
Narayana
PU College
Close open drains(both sides to widen the Road
Close all open drains
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widen the Road

26. Decongest Traffic on Brigade Avenue Road
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There is a kucha Road, between MLR Convention Centre and Akarshan (Krishna Raju
Garden), by the side of Puttenahalli Lake’. This Road can be widened and paved by
BBMP;
Krishna Raju Garden is at present on the Road coming from L&T South City going up to
SLV Refreshment Centre (at Kothnur Road Jn.). This Road is parallel to Brigade Avenue
Road;
Traffic going to Kothnur Road side can be diverted, to the Road connecting MLR –
Krishna Raju Garden - Balan Farm – SLV Refreshment Centre.
MLR
Brigade Avenue Road
Puttenahalli Lake
Akarshan
Krishna Raju Garden
Balan Farm
L&T South City Park
Kucha Road
SLV
Brigade Traffic Signal
Arkere Layout Road
Kothnur Road

27. Traffic going to Kothnur Road side can be diverted, to the Road connecting
MLR – Akarshan (Krishna Raju Garden) - Balan Farm – SLV
Decongest Traffic on Brigade Avenue Road
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Vehicles ply in the centre of the Road, at present, lest they fall in the
open drain. By covering the open drains, the vehicles will ply close to
the edge of the Road. It will help pedestrians too.
SLV-Mayflower end of the Road, parallel to Brigade Avenue Road going up to Akarshan & Balan Farm
It is a very good Road. However, There are open drains on both sides of this Road

28. Traffic going to Sarakki lake side can be diverted, to the Road connecting
Brigade School - Narayana PU College – BoB layout – Puttenahalli Road
Decongest Traffic on Brigade Avenue Road
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Vehicles ply in the centre of the Road, at present, lest they fall in the
open drain. By covering the open drain, vehicles will ply close to the
edge of the Road. It will help pedestrians too.

29. 6. Plant flowering saplings, turfing and fencing of the two medians
on either side of BM Traffic Signal.
Accidents due to stray cows will be prevented. The Area will look aesthetically appealing.
BM Swachhaagraha’s proposed Initiatives and Projects
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30. 7. Install CCTVs at vulnerable points, to deter, detect and punish traffic
violators, eve teasers, chain snatchers, illegal and suspicious activities,
etc.;
8. Install additional Street Lights, where necessary
9. Explore plying battery powered e-Carts for School bags, for walkable
distances, to and fro Schools – homes, to reduce vehicular traffic, noise
and air pollution;
10. Prepare feasibility Report for foot over sky bridge on the two Roads
in the model Swachh zone.
11. Coordinate with other gated communities and RWAs, to seek
cooperation and particpation in making the model swachh zone;
11. Carry out periodic Swachh Bharat Abhiyaans
BM Swachhaagraha’s proposed Initiatives and Projects
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31. If you are convinced of the importance and sincerity of the cause, have
courage of conviction and commitment to contribute, in whatever way you
like to, in this social activity, you are invited to join the Brigade Millennium
Swachhaagraha Group, to offer your valuable voluntary sewa(s) (one or
more):
[A] Shram Daan: Join periodic Swachh Bharat Abhiyaans, educate one and
all about the importance of Swachh Bharat by setting an example, picking
up garbage, dumping it in dustbins, when walking on the streets, etc.;
[B] Samaya Daan: Brain-storm and plan activities, take leadership role in
follow up with BBMP, Traffic Police, BESCOM, BDA, KSPCB, political leaders,
NGOs, Corporates, Banks, liaise with other gated communities, RWAs,
neighbourhood shops, etc.;
[C] Dhan Daan: Make Project specific Voluntary contributions, when
sought, as per your own Shraddha, no compulsion, no competition with
others’ contributions.
What you can do and should do
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32. • Swachh Bharat is not a fad or a slogan
• It changes mind set
• It changes our lifestyle
• Swachhta (Cleanlliness) becomes a habit
• Waste management generates economic activity
• It can create lakhs of swachhta entrepreneurs
• The nation gets identified with cleanliness
• It has a huge impact on health
• Diarrhoea and other diseases cannot be fought without swachhta
• New age mantra should be swachhagraha, like Satyagraha
• The warriors will be Swachhagrahis, like satyagrahis
Ref: Excerpts of Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s inaugural address at the Economic Times Global Business Summit,
in New Delhi on January 16, 2015
Swachh Bharat: How small acts drive major changes

33. If he can, why can’t we!

34. Hope this Presentation,
will inspire you to join
BM Swachhaagraha Group
Thank You
Hope this Presentation will inspire you
to join
Brigade Millennium Swachhaagraha Group
Thank You