Karmana

Built waterproof roof using recycled cartons. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort.

Cloth waste blocking drainage. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

20 donors ensured continuous supply for children. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort.

People avoid this foot-over-bridge because it has become a dump. Ironically, it was built for our safety, but now it's a safety hazard because of the filth and lack of lighting. Let’s reclaim this bridge! Who's ready to paint and clean this up? It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

The dedicated cycle lane on ORR was a great idea, but now it’s filled with parked delivery bikes and autos. It’s impossible for cyclists to use it without merging into the fast traffic. Why are there no bollards or enforcement? Has anyone raised this with the DULT (Directorate of Urban Land Transport)? We need to protect our cyclists. Open to suggestions or pointers on what would be the right next step. Trying to get a better understanding of how to approach this.

My house help’s daughter is a topper, but she’s falling behind because her school moved all assignments online and they have no home internet. We need "Community Study Centers" with free Wi-Fi for students from low-income families. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

Despite all the promises, the frothing hasn't stopped. With the pre-monsoon showers, the chemical runoff has increased. The stench is reaching the apartments nearly a kilometer away. We need a real-time water quality sensor here that the public can monitor. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

This crater near the Domlur flyover has been growing for three weeks. Last night’s rain filled it up, making it a hidden trap for two-wheelers. I’ve seen two people lose balance here today. It’s not just a pothole; it’s a death trap. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious.

Bengaluru’s footpaths are built for giants. This new stretch in Basaveshwaranagar has no ramps at the intersections. How am I supposed to travel independently if I can't even get on the path? A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

30 children attended their first learning session instead of working at signals. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

Processed 1000kg organic waste into compost. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

500 new donors registered in one day. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort.

Walking at Hebbal Lake used to be a joy. Now, the smell of raw sewage near the inlet is nauseating. It seems like a nearby apartment’s STP has failed and they are discharging directly into the drain. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

Heritage tank restored improving groundwater. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort.

I cross this bridge every day to get to the bus stop, and the amount of spit stains, plastic wrappers, and discarded masks is sickening. It’s a major transit point for thousands of us, but it feels like a dump. The corners are filled with old tea cups and cigarette butts that have been there for months. I’m looking for 10 people who are tired of this mess to join me for a deep scrub of the stairs and the main walkway. We’ll be scraping off old posters and sweeping out the corners. It’s time we take some pride in our commute. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested.

80 commuters donated through mobile van setup. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

10 homes captured 5000 liters of rainwater. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

Bird population restored after cleanup and protection efforts. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort.

Walking here is like playing a game of Minesweeper. The potholes are small but frequent, causing traffic to crawl even during non-peak hours. It’s been months since we saw a repair crew. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

Built community repair station from scrap metal. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

Created playground using 40 recycled tires. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

I love the charm of Gandhi Bazaar, but the shop extensions have made walking impossible. It’s especially hard for families with strollers or the elderly. The footpath is meant for people, not for extra shelf space! A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious.

20 seniors regained vision after cataract surgeries. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort.

40ft mural painted after cleaning old posters. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

Art session to help kids express themselves. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate.

6 dogs are down with tick fever. Need volunteers to track and medicate them daily. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested. It might be possible to organize something small to address this collectively.

There are over 20 children living in the labor camp of this mega-project. They have no crèche or safe play area. I saw a toddler nearly fall into a 10-foot pit today. The contractor must provide a safe enclosure for these kids while their parents work. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious.

Repairing broken toys for reuse. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested.

I’m starting a small organic spice business from my home. Do I need a formal BBMP trade license if I’m only selling online? The rules seem a bit vague for home-run setups. Has anyone here gone through the FSSAI and BBMP registration recently? Any consultants who can help with the paperwork? Would really appreciate inputs from people who have dealt with something similar. Open to suggestions or pointers on what would be the right next step.

Who designed this? The transformer occupies 90% of the footpath width. It’s a safety hazard and a major obstruction. Does anyone even plan these installations? A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious.

Helping kids build toys from scrap materials. It might be possible to organize something small to address this collectively. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested.

I went for a morning ride to Turahalli and was shocked. Broken glass and plastic litter the trails, posing risks to wildlife and hikers. We’ll do a "Plog-and-Climb" session—first clean, then run. It might be possible to organize something small to address this collectively. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate.

Upcycling tires into outdoor furniture. It might be possible to organize something small to address this collectively. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate.

Repurposing wood into desks for children. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested. It might be possible to organize something small to address this collectively.

As a delivery partner, I see this every day. Bikers get impatient and jump onto the footpath. It’s dangerous for everyone. We need bollards that actually stop bikes but allow wheelchairs. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

20 seniors improved mobility through yoga sessions. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

I’ve been seeing these same three kids for a week. They seem to have no adult with them. They are vulnerable to traffickers and abuse. Is there an NGO that specifically patrols the station at night? They need a transit home immediately. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

Something feels off about this "home." There are about 15 kids living in a very cramped space, and I never see them go to school. I suspect it's an unofficial, unregistered shelter. We need the Social Welfare Department to verify their credentials. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious.

The fencing work for the lake started six months ago but has completely stalled. Now, debris is being dumped in the buffer zone again. Does anyone have access to the BBMP budget for this project? I want to know where the funds are stuck. If there’s a local "Friends of Lakes" group active here, please add me. We need to push the contractor to finish the walking track before the heavy rains start. Open to suggestions or pointers on what would be the right next step. Would really appreciate inputs from people who have dealt with something similar.

Looking for vendors for hospital bed and oxygen concentrator rental and night nurse. Would really appreciate inputs from people who have dealt with something similar. Open to suggestions or pointers on what would be the right next step.

This vacant plot in our lane has become an invitation for everyone to dump their bulky waste. I’ve seen old mattresses and even broken toilets here. It’s a breeding ground for mosquitoes and snakes. We need to find the owner and demand a fence immediately. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

Labor camp dogs are unvaccinated. We have a vet ready. Need volunteers to help identify and hold dogs during vaccination. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested.

I drive past Varthur every morning to get to my office in ITPL, and today the foam was literally flying onto the road. It’s not just the smell; you can see the toxic sludge building up at the edges where the water should be clear. I’ve lived here for 10 years and watched this lake die slowly. A few of us from the local apartment association are getting together this Sunday to clear the heavy plastic blockages near the main outlet. We need people who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. If we don’t clear these blockages, the foam is only going to get worse with the pre-monsoon winds. If anyone wants to join in or has done something similar, would be great to coordinate. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested.

We coordinated with local fishermen and cleared 50% of hyacinth using harvesting boats. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

Created 40 sq ft vertical garden using recycled bottles. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

Offering volunteer teaching services. Trying to get a better understanding of how to approach this. Would really appreciate inputs from people who have dealt with something similar.

Why is the footpath used as a free parking lot? We have to walk on the main road amidst heavy traffic because bikes occupy the entire walking space. It’s ironic for a "shopper's paradise." Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

We diligently segregate our waste into dry, wet, and sanitary. However, I’ve noticed the waste collection truck in our lane throws everything into one single compartment anyway. What is the point of our effort? Has anyone successfully complained about this to the BBMP marshals? We need a better system for monitoring the collectors themselves. Open to suggestions or pointers on what would be the right next step. Would really appreciate inputs from people who have dealt with something similar.

The "Green Devil" has returned. The entire surface is covered, which means no sunlight for the fish. The biodiversity of Madiwala is at risk. We need the mechanical harvesters back on the water immediately. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

Installed 50 water bowls and assigned guardians to maintain them. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

Thick wax layer on fruits. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. Sharing this early so it can be addressed before it turns into something more serious.

Remember my post from last week asking for help? 15 volunteers showed up and cleared the shoreline sludge. The area is now clean and BBMP has collected the waste. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

The entire stretch from the cross to the main road is shredded. It’s impossible to drive in a straight line. Residents have tried filling it with stones, but it just washes away. We need a complete relaying, not just a patch-up. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation.

Looking for NGOs to donate infant items. Trying to get a better understanding of how to approach this. Open to suggestions or pointers on what would be the right next step.

Rainwater is flowing into sewer. Plan to divert into recharge pits. It might be possible to organize something small to address this collectively. Thinking of taking some action on this soon and seeing if a few people nearby are interested.

Rare bird species spotted after habitat restoration. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way.

Removed 45kg waste from elephant corridor. Moments like this make it feel worth the effort. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

It’s 12:30 AM. This child should be asleep, safe at home. She’s being forced to work the night shift in a very rough environment. We need a night-patrol for child protection in the market areas. A few people nearby have also pointed it out, so it’s not just a one-off observation. It’s been noticeable for a while now and seems to be getting slightly worse with time.

Converted 10,000 milk packets into 3 durable benches. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.

Community patrol resulted in almost zero litter. Really glad this came together and made a difference, even if in a simple way. It’s a small step, but the impact is quite visible when you see it in person.