LM Wind Power and United Way Bengaluru (UWBe) Join Hands to Revitalize Doddasaggere Botanical Garden through Water Conservation Initiatives
LM Wind Power (India) and United Way Bengaluru inaugurated two water bodies in Doddasaggere Botanical Garden, enhancing sustainable water conservation and ecosystem restoration efforts. This initiative, part of a larger project by the Karnataka Department of Horticulture, aims to create a self-sufficient biodiversity hub by storing 4.5 crore liters of rainwater for irrigation.
LM Wind Power (India) Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), successfully inaugurated two water bodies in the Doddasaggere Botanical Garden, marking a major milestone in sustainable water conservation and ecosystem restoration. The ceremony, graced by leaders from LM Wind Power, UWBe, and The Department of Horticulture, Karnataka, included a traditional Bagina ritual to celebrate the filling of the ponds and the positive impact the project will have on the botanical garden.
Spanning 228 acres, Doddasaggere Botanical Garden is part of an ambitious project by the Karnataka Department of Horticulture to establish five botanical gardens in Karnataka, modelled after the iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru. This biodiversity hub, now home to diverse bird and reptile species and lakhs of trees and plants, previously relied heavily on borewells for its water needs. The creation of the new pond and the restoration of the existing one have made the garden self-sufficient, storing an impressive 4.5 crore Liters of rainwater to support year-round irrigation and biodiversity sustenance.
“Being part of this transformative project at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden is a meaningful step in our commitment to sustainability. Together with United Way Bengaluru and the Horticulture Department, we have created water resources that will nurture this green space for years to come. It’s rewarding to know that our collaboration is contributing to Karnataka’s environmental heritage, and we look forward to more such initiatives that make a lasting difference for both nature and the community “said Rajesh Lobo, Executive - Senior Plant Director, LM Wind Power.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to LM Wind Power and United Way Bengaluru for their remarkable dedication in restoring waterbodies at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden. Their partnership has revitalized essential water resources and aligns with our mission to develop sustainable green spaces that support biodiversity. This project exemplifies the power of public-private collaboration in advancing environmental conservation, and we are eager to see more such initiatives that contribute lasting benefits to Karnataka’s ecological heritage.” – Said Dr. M. Jagadesh, Joint Director, Horticulture Department, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bengaluru.
“Our enduring partnership with LM Wind Power and the Horticulture Department has empowered us to develop impactful, sustainable solutions for local communities. The successful restoration of ponds at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden showcases the incredible results we can achieve through collaboration. We are thrilled to see our shared vision materialize and are eager to continue our journey together, embarking on many more initiatives that benefit both the environment and the communities we serve" said Rajesh Krishan, CEO, United Way of Bengaluru.
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