Citizens are not interested to become FRIENDS OF THE LAKE!

 Technical problem in BBMP registration process; Uncompensated staff

Citizens are not interested to become FRIENDS OF THE LAKE! (KERE MITRA)

Kere Manjunath ಕೆರೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ್

Bengaluru: Citizens have not shown much interest in becoming 'KERE MITRA' and 'HASIRU MITRA' to monitor the maintenance of lakes and gardens under BBMP.

 Hundreds of people tried to register to become 'Kere Mitra' and 'Hasir Mitra'. However, they were unable to register due to a technical problem. Thus, only 1,158 were registered by the last day, 30 A.M.

 The BBMP informed that 10 people will be randomly selected from those who have registered their names and given the opportunity to monitor the lake or garden for a month as 'KERE MITRA' and 'HASIRU MITRA'.

 Confusion in the list itself: 

It is officially stated that there are 202 lakes under the jurisdiction of BBMP. However, only 168 lakes of 198 wards are in the process of registration to become 'Kere Mitra'. ₹35 crore is being spent on maintenance of 174 lakes. However, there was no opportunity here to 'friend' the lakes.

 At least 2,020 citizens should be registered to become 10 'Kere Mitras' for each of the 202 lakes in the city. However, only a quarter of this has been registered. Further, there are 1,030 gardens in 198 wards. 10,300 citizens are required to become 'green allies' each to monitor these. 5% of the public is registered.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar had promised citizens in the 'Brand Bangalore Conference' about maintenance of lakes and gardens. Accordingly, 'Kere Mitra' and 'Hasiru Mitra' schemes were started. However, citizens are complaining that BBMP has failed to develop the necessary technology.

 'Registration re-opened'

 One had to register to become a 'Kere Mitra' and a 'Hasiru Mitra'. But there are some technical problems. As a result, not many registered. More time will be given. Registration period will be extended. Citizens will be informed about this soon," said Priti Gehlot, Special Commissioner, BBMP Kere, Horticulture Department.

 'No registration required for promotion'

 If lakes and parks are reserved for civil works only, and if they are being made ``Kere Mitra'' and ``Hasiru Mitra'' to gain publicity by getting citizens' stamp on it, it is better to stop it here. Lake management means there should be quality water, clean environment, good quantity of clean water. Without emphasizing these works, it is not right for us to look at the works decided by them. Many people are interested in becoming a 'Kere Mitra'. But, technically this is not possible. "No one is interested in solving the problem," complained Ramprasad of Friends of Lakes.

'Corporation staff don't like it'

 BBMP staff do not like public to become 'Lake Mitra' and 'Green Mitra'. That's why not much publicity was given about this project. From A.19 when the registration was allowed, the link was not available on the website first, then it was not opening. Then there was no list of lakes. Even though the registration page was closed, the information about whether the registration was done or not was not available. At least not a single message to mobile or email. From the special commissioner of lakes and horticulture department to the chief engineer and executive engineer, there is no time to give information. One puts the responsibility on the other' said environmental activist T.E. Srinivas alleged.

202 lakes under BBMP

652 have registered to become KERE MITHRA

Parks under 1020 BBMP

 506 have registered to become HASIRU MITRA

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