The schoolchildren and the residents of HSR Layout and surrounding areas have launched a postcard campaign, demanding the state government to take steps to close down Karnataka Compost Development Corporation (KCDC).
The students of over a dozen affected schools located close to the plant, along with citizen volunteers, are involved in the campaign. The RWAs of HSR Layout and other areas in the vicinity have distributed postcards to the children and the citizens, who were told to write about the problems faced by them due to the functioning of KCDC plant.
In an attempt to highlight their plight, the campaign 'Right to breathe' was chalked out by a union of the residents welfare associations of Kudlu Gate, Haralur, Haralukunte, Somasundarapalya and Parangipalya (KHHSP).
Anis Padela, a resident of HSR Layout, said that they (KHHSP) have received over 3,000 postcards from the agitating citizens and the schoolchildren and another 2,000 are expected in a few days. The same would be forwarded to the chief minister by next week.
"About 25,000 people are affected due to the unscientific functioning of the plant. The campaign is against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, KCDC and the Solid Waste Management Expert Committee. The committee had misled the high court and got the plant reopened in 2013,'' he said.
This is one of the earliest KCDC plants in Bengaluru operating since 1975. It was shut down in 2008 following a protest by local residents.
"In October 2015, CM visited the plant and assured the residents of taking steps to address the problem. But, the assurance has remained just that. The foul smell emanating from the KCDC plant and the mosquito menace have made the lives of the residents miserable. The plant continues to be a threat to environment and citizens. This campaign is to remind the CM of our plight and of his promises," said Ravinder Banyal, member, KHHSP RWA.
The students of over a dozen affected schools located close to the plant, along with citizen volunteers, are involved in the campaign. The RWAs of HSR Layout and other areas in the vicinity have distributed postcards to the children and the citizens, who were told to write about the problems faced by them due to the functioning of KCDC plant.
In an attempt to highlight their plight, the campaign 'Right to breathe' was chalked out by a union of the residents welfare associations of Kudlu Gate, Haralur, Haralukunte, Somasundarapalya and Parangipalya (KHHSP).
Anis Padela, a resident of HSR Layout, said that they (KHHSP) have received over 3,000 postcards from the agitating citizens and the schoolchildren and another 2,000 are expected in a few days. The same would be forwarded to the chief minister by next week.
"About 25,000 people are affected due to the unscientific functioning of the plant. The campaign is against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, KCDC and the Solid Waste Management Expert Committee. The committee had misled the high court and got the plant reopened in 2013,'' he said.
This is one of the earliest KCDC plants in Bengaluru operating since 1975. It was shut down in 2008 following a protest by local residents.
"In October 2015, CM visited the plant and assured the residents of taking steps to address the problem. But, the assurance has remained just that. The foul smell emanating from the KCDC plant and the mosquito menace have made the lives of the residents miserable. The plant continues to be a threat to environment and citizens. This campaign is to remind the CM of our plight and of his promises," said Ravinder Banyal, member, KHHSP RWA.
The schoolchildren and the residents of HSR Layout and surrounding areas have launched a postcard campaign, demanding the state government to take steps to close down Karnataka Compost Development Corporation (KCDC).
The students of over a dozen affected schools located close to the plant, along with citizen volunteers, are involved in the campaign. The RWAs of HSR Layout and other areas in the vicinity have distributed postcards to the children and the citizens, who were told to write about the problems faced by them due to the functioning of KCDC plant.
In an attempt to highlight their plight, the campaign 'Right to breathe’ was chalked out by a union of the residents welfare associations of Kudlu Gate, Haralur, Haralukunte, Somasundarapalya and Parangipalya (KHHSP).
Anis Padela, a resident of HSR Layout, said that they (KHHSP) have received over 3,000 postcards from the agitating citizens and the schoolchildren and another 2,000 are expected in a few days. The same would be forwarded to the chief minister by next week.
"About 25,000 people are affected due to the unscientific functioning of the plant. The campaign is against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, KCDC and the Solid Waste Management Expert Committee. The committee had misled the high court and got the plant reopened in 2013,’’ he said.
This is one of the earliest KCDC plants in Bengaluru operating since 1975. It was shut down in 2008 following a protest by local residents.
"In October 2015, CM visited the plant and assured the residents of taking steps to address the problem. But, the assurance has remained just that. The foul smell emanating from the KCDC plant and the mosquito menace have made the lives of the residents miserable. The plant continues to be a threat to environment and citizens. This campaign is to remind the CM of our plight and of his promises,” said Ravinder Banyal, member, KHHSP RWA.
The students of over a dozen affected schools located close to the plant, along with citizen volunteers, are involved in the campaign. The RWAs of HSR Layout and other areas in the vicinity have distributed postcards to the children and the citizens, who were told to write about the problems faced by them due to the functioning of KCDC plant.
In an attempt to highlight their plight, the campaign 'Right to breathe’ was chalked out by a union of the residents welfare associations of Kudlu Gate, Haralur, Haralukunte, Somasundarapalya and Parangipalya (KHHSP).
Anis Padela, a resident of HSR Layout, said that they (KHHSP) have received over 3,000 postcards from the agitating citizens and the schoolchildren and another 2,000 are expected in a few days. The same would be forwarded to the chief minister by next week.
"About 25,000 people are affected due to the unscientific functioning of the plant. The campaign is against Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, KCDC and the Solid Waste Management Expert Committee. The committee had misled the high court and got the plant reopened in 2013,’’ he said.
This is one of the earliest KCDC plants in Bengaluru operating since 1975. It was shut down in 2008 following a protest by local residents.
"In October 2015, CM visited the plant and assured the residents of taking steps to address the problem. But, the assurance has remained just that. The foul smell emanating from the KCDC plant and the mosquito menace have made the lives of the residents miserable. The plant continues to be a threat to environment and citizens. This campaign is to remind the CM of our plight and of his promises,” said Ravinder Banyal, member, KHHSP RWA.