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ISSUE 48

Bangalore

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BESCOM Eats its Own Words on Power Outages

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ower shut down? Load shedding?

Outages? Call it whatever. But the fact is that BESCOM has gone back on its words and promises. Showing scant respect to whatever situation a consumer is in, the authorities concerned turn a blind eye so far as humanity is concerned. On the contrary, when it comes to their duty, they simply care two hoots.

This is BESCOM in all its bloom.

South East Bengaluru is perhaps the worst hit areas so far as the power supply is concerned.

Recently, in Hosur Road area, power was cut off non-stop for 6 hours without prior intimation.

Many consumers were put in to hardship, especially, patients who are much dependent on electricity for various ailments including respiratory problems.

When the authorities were called and enquired, irresponsible answers were given. Often the reason given is maintenance work. How many days in a week does it undertake maintenance work?

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In case of a default in making the payment on time, the electricity line is cut off till the dues are cleared not bothering about the health condition of the consumer. In case of any eventuality, will BESCOM take responsibility? The practice is so inhuman that the authorities will have to be made to answer for all the irregularities they commit.

Garden City plus in its previous edition had published photographs of slanted electric poles at HSR which is too dangerous and the dangling live wires which might inflict fatal injuries. Is it not dereliction of duty? Why should they not be penalized? Will the Engineers concerned answer?

The most affected are the children who are now hard pressed for time other than evenings and night. That is precisely the time BESCOM awakes to just cut power supply for long period of time.

Promises of no more load shedding have gone in to thin air. Why do they make tall claims when they know they cannot fulfill?

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H S R Layout – 1985?

The entire H S R Layout was younger by three decades at least, or, so it seemed, on 20th September, 2015, between 6 am and 9pm.

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his unforgettable day dawned on HSR with a whiff of air filled with ozone and the levels of pollution dropping to a considerable extent.

The morning walkers, as usual set out on their trail had a sigh of relief to see no private vehicles whizzing past them, with an uncaring attitude literally owning the roads they chose to walk. Many elderly, senior citizens << Event >> reminisced the past glory of once airy chilly hill station like atmosphere decades ago in Bangalore. How they all wished the situation to be the same as ever before in comparison to the smoky, foul smelling and unsafe travel of today. Walking has become an effort today with speeding vehicles disturbing the stretches only to run for cover.

Besides, as the day wore on, it was a sight to see the BMTC buses plying with all care and attention without having to change gears and overtake by increasing the speed of the vehicle, thus being the root cause for the smoke to jut out of the exhaust pipe to pollute. It was peaceful and enjoyable driving and more at home was the public who frequently commuted to different locations of the area with that discounted rate on the daily pass of Rs. 50/- per person. It was truly an experience of a life time.

All sectors of HSR layout witnessed something which can be termed as next to impossible, thanks to the sincere efforts and the initiative taken by the government agencies like BMTC, DULT, BMRCL, BBMP, BTP with the Police department, citizens groups and various other NGOs along with department of forest, ecology and environment, tourism department and Karnataka State Pollution Control Board, to promote use of public transport and to have a pollution free environment.

An initiative, ‘Open Streets’ organized by the above mentioned authorities and organizations received a warm welcome from the residents of the area, who joined in numbers to support the effort for the benefit of the citizens.

HSR observed a strict ‘No Vehicle Day’ on this Sunday. Only the BMTC buses were plying and the emergency vehicles such as fire engines and ambulances were on reserve. Barring a couple of stray incidents, no vehicle could be seen on the entire day making the programme an eventful one. It was traffic –free day. One could

easily sign it off as an outing for the people of all age groups. One could see the twinkle in the eyes of the children who converted the roads and streets as black boards and started scribbling as they liked. But these scribbles made sense. Not to be missed, the elders too joined the fray and rejoiced, encouraged, participated and above all ensured no private vehicles were driven.

To support movement of public, cycles were provided, at designated places, as this coincided with the first anniversary of HSR ‘Cycle Day’, in addition to the enormous arrangement from BMTC by pressing into service plenty of buses plying within

HSR and also out bound. The public was at no point of time were inconvenienced due to lack of transport. Such was the elaborate arrangements made

by BMTC. A feather in the cap of BMTC indeed! How would it feel if all the roads in the city were to be free of private vehicles, if not all, but at least 50 percent of 54 lacs vehicles on road the Bengaluru City possesses. The drivers and the conductors of the buses were only too pleased to perform their duties. They even mentioned that, if the roads were at least reduced by 25% of what was there to see on that day, driving would be that far more easy and their health also would not deteriorate to the

extent it does, given today’s situation (see box of the Traffic Controller, BMTC, speaking to Garden City Plus).

Organising such a big event is no joke; DULT has contributed enormously by keeping all in the right place at the right time working day and night for a month’s time. . To keep such a big audience in check and be engaged, several street plays were organized, keeping them engrossed in all the seven sectors which is a Herculean task. DULT has had such an influence that children and elders alike have now aspired to have such programmes organized at a regular interval.

The Police department has also contributed tremendously, by having good control. The traffic police had to be commended specifically for doing an excellent and efficient job in ensuring entry of private vehicles at the entry and exit points of all nooks and corner of HSR layout. It is not that they were lagging behind; but a stray incident which involved a private vehicle owner forcing his way into the area which was banned for motorized vehicles for the day. This did not augur well for all the efforts put in by the government agencies and the citizens’ group. The gentleman in question claimed that he was ignorant << Continued on Pg 3 >>

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of the ban. Given the awareness programmes that were organized, one individual cannot claim ignorance.

Secondly, even if he were truly ignorant, he should made his best attempt to resolve the issue amicably and left the scene without creating the chaos. Thirdly, the law and order could have given correct alternate directions for him to reach his destination without creating a fuss.

But, on the whole, the policemen on their part have done their job to the hilt that has to be applauded, barring that single incident. This confusion almost ended in fisticuffs between the person involved and the volunteers provided by the sector 2, RWA.

Here, it is has to be mentioned that as ever and often, HSR RWA sector-2, has again come a front runner in the lead up to promoting this event by way of creating awareness by means of SMSs, Whatsapp, emails and personal phone calls educating the residents of the importance of the initiative.

All the other sectors too have contributed towards smooth passage of the programme, all in their own ways.

Volunteers were aplenty provided by the citizens groups which helped in curbing any untoward incidents taking place during the entire day.

The Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment distributed saplings to be planted on either side of the

streets to have a clean atmosphere and promote greenery with a futuristic perspective. BBMP ensured that the roads and streets were cleaned up and not a leaf or trash was seen. Littering was out of question. Everything was spick and span. It was a delight to be a witness to all these. The Pollution Control Board has provided an encouraging news that indeed the pollution has dipped to a very great extent in this exercise, proving that this is exactly what is needed for the humans to live without any fear of ailments at an early age.

Who said that the government agencies do not perform their duties?

Who is accusing them of dereliction

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of duty? Is it not our duty to also give them their required space for them to perform? Give them a chance like this and see the result. They have excelled.

Kudos, to you all! It would be encouraging even more to see you all perform to this level in other parts of the city too.

Remember the 80’s? We all had almost a pollution free atmosphere to breathe easily with much use of public transport in place and less of private motorized vehicles. Let us put our hands together in this initiative to promote such a noble cause for our own safety and clean environment.

It was indeed a honour for H S R Layout to play host for the pilot

initiative with such a finesse that it has set an example for the other areas to take cognizance of the fact and take it forward. All the government agencies involved in this event and the government departments too should be lauded for the efforts that they have put in for such a civic cause spending a fortune. Let this effort not go waste.

Garden City Plus congratulates the entire team along with the citizens groups (RWAs) for reminding us of the 1980’s.

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BMTC – A Job Well Done

he very idea of this conceptual initiative ‘Open Streets’ would have well been defeated if BMTC had even erred a percentage of its commitment and holding on this day of the event.

or it could be a rude talk on the part of the bus conductor to a passenger.

But, on this day, the 20th of September, 2015, BMTC can afford etch in golden words of the perfection shown

for a bus nor were any jerks due to traffic congestion. It was a heavenly ride throughout.

The traffic controller, BMTC, said that “it is for the people’s welfare so far as

also humans. Negotiating in this traffic filled city is a terrible job.

People will have to draw opinions fitting themselves in our shoes and know of our woes. It is not an easy job

free commuting, we expect that people avoid using their vehicles and that is one reason why BMTC has given a concession on the ticket rates of Rs. 5/- to commute anywhere

Fortunately, it was not to be. This news item is started with a negative statement due to the fact that it is BMTC which is invariably at the receiving end from many quarters with apathy.

It could be rash and negligent driving on the part of the part of the driver or stopping the bus at unscheduled stops and far away from the actual bus stop

on their part by deploying around 92 buses for such an event, which is crucial since this was a pilot programme organized in such a huge area. The rides were smooth the entire day and the behavior of the staff was excellent and commendable, which was the outstanding part of the entire day. The drivers were so cooperative that none felt the pressure of waiting

their health is concerned that the use of public transport is recommended by requesting the public to abandon their private vehicles for a few days at least in a week and reduce pollution and traffic congestion. Overall, it is a pleasant day for us to work today in this atmosphere. Given these surroundings we are all prepared to even work over time for free. We are

for us to maneuver in this traffic and cater to the overcrowded passengers in buses”.

Shyamala S M, PRO, BMTC, hoped that this pilot initiative takes off well and inspires people of other areas in the city to take it forward and ensure the entire city is covered in promoting use of public transport instead of private vehicles. To ensure a pollution

within the area and Rs. 50/- for a daily pass. We have ensured that sufficient number of buses were deployed (92 buses) to avoid disappointment and not to cause any sort of inconvenience to the public for want of public transport. We shall also look into pressing for more services if the usage is sufficient enough to all important destinations from HSR layout.

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Success at the First Outing

any street plays, events and activities were arranged keeping the onlookers enthralled by the performances on the day of ‘Vehicle free Zone’ at HSR layout.

Ms. Sonal from Department of Urban Land Transport was enthusiastic of the event which was to take place a week later. She along with her troupe was on rehearsals near the BDA complex to ensure smooth functioning of all the street plays to be conducted on the D-Day. Garden City Plus could get in touch with her to get a few details. She was sounding pleased with the outcome of the event as people of all age groups had evinced interest in the ‘Open Streets’ initiative.

The basic idea behind having the street plays was to drive home the points for which the plays were enacted. For instance, Bus Banthu Bus showcased that it is safe to travel by

bus than a private vehicle and the reasons were plenty including pollution and dependability on safety of the passengers.

The play on the waste management

was extremely educative. The play narrated instances of the callousness on the part of citizens in littering places and how it has to be dealt with.

The solutions were very effective for

the common man. It is imperative that the common man realizes his duty and rectifies his follies for the betterment of the society.

The Zumba event was quite a popular

event of the day with music played culminating in the participation of the crowd itself.

The massive stage set up was right on the middle of the road which is seldom seen. The uproar was heard kilometers away. Such was the intensity.

The music beats forced the residents to partake in the finale with a flash performance.

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled’s group of 32 persons performed to the hilt showcasing their talent with the table beats and dance recitals. These youngsters kept the audience spellbound. It is the performances of such people that really matters; given their challenges to meet on a day to day basis and still find time such extracurricular activities.

Good organizational infra structure has been the key to success so far as the event is concerned. A thumbs up to DULT on its first outing.

It was a Gala time for Art, Children and Pets

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n 20th September, 2015, all roads led to H S R Layout from 6am to 9pm. ‘Open Streets’ did wonders for many – infants, young and old.

Decipher Crew, consisting of eight individuals, came up with plenty of hair raising issues on pollution and environmental changes caused through sheer negligence of humans which can be avoided, in the form of art in their own expressive style which captured the attention of one and all.

Talent and messages were written large and clear, the inference drawn was loud and majestic. Many walls on the road stretches were used as canvass to paint to convey a message.

It was a pathetic and embarrassing situation to many elders present there who were heard murmuring a word or two saying that they were not doing what was being conveyed by art. Some went to the extent of wondering as to why it has not struck them before.

Quite an embarrassing situation this!

As the day was also the ‘Cycle Day’, children were on their feet early and seen on their respective cycles in full attendance. Once it got over, they shifted gears to start drawing to their liking on the main roads unmindful of what is happening around them. It was delightful pleasure to witness the skills on one side and the enthusiasm to partake in activities on streets with freedom.

The elders on their part were seen playing carom on road sides, carrying the playing boards along with them.

This showed that they meant business so far as the event of vehicle free zone was concerned taking it in the right earnest vouching their full support.

A marathon was conducted for the pet dogs, which drew the attention of many. More so, the number of partici-

pants grew as the word spread about the event. This was organized by the Agara Dogs Group. Many dogs were seen swaying and wagging their tails; what with a sudden liberated freedom for them to move around with their masters instead of their daily routine

small rounds and ‘back home dear’ calls. A variety of breeds were on display and the owners of the pets were too thrilled to take their pets out on a vast open area with undeterred movements. The show was a delightful experience.

So much of inputs were thrown in to the making of a pollution free zone and to promote use of public transport. Let this effort not go in vain. Public support is the utmost required weapon for this to be taken forward in other areas too.

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Ramalinga Reddy takes a Ride on a Bullock Cart S howing solidarity to the ‘Open Streets’ initiative to promote use of public transport and have a pollution free zone in areas regularly by not using private motorized vehicles to create a traffic free zone, Transport and City-incharge Minister Ramalinga Reddy demonstrated that he too is willing to forego private vehicles at times and make use of public transport by taking a bullock cart ride for a few meters with a smile writ on his face.

A few eyebrows were raised as he ascended the cart.

He also called the shots on the bullocks by holding the strings for some time, perhaps reminding him of his good old days in his village. This attempt of his inspired many citizens present there to venture into having a joy ride accompanied by their families.

The children enjoyed their maiden cart rides.

This is an example set by him in all earnest to establish the fact that use of public transport will substantially reduce pollution and ease traffic to a very great extent.

People who are now spending hours together on commuting to and from the office will have a much lesser time spent on the same if the usage of private vehicles is reduced. It will also be a cause to save energy for the future.

Addressing the gathering at HSR Layout, the first place selected for the pilot exercise to have a private vehicle-free day, he said that this first step taken should have such an impact that the novel concept should be implemented in other areas in the city too, if well accepted by the people for their own welfare.

Residents’ View Point “Though this is a good move to initiate promotional activities to use public transport and reduce pollution by curbing use of private vehicles, the event ought to have been planned better and the residents had to be given more time. Awareness was not to full extent and many people do not know of the initiative since the whole event was organized within short notice. The festival season which has just begun also should have been

He emphasized citizens use more of public transport and less of private vehicles and if possible make an attempt to totally avoid using it.

He mentioned that the Chief Secretary, Mr. Kaushik Mukherjee was keen on this initiative to be implemented at HSR and which was also suggested by other government agencies, the area was thus selected for the pilot programme. He was overwhelmed with joy in seeing the gathering in support of the event.

Later in the day, he said that the success of the implementation of the initiative has given the much needed boost to take the initiative to other areas like Koramangala, BTM layout, Jayanagar and other parts of the city with the cooperation of the citizens groups as it was here.

He has taken a liking to this concept for the benefit of the people to live a healthy and long life and wants all Bangaloreans to go for public transport rather than their own private cars.

Mr. Kaushik Mukherjee, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka, donning a cap which covered his face for almost the whole part of his stay said, that he is inspired by this idea of usage of public transport for the goodness of people and urged them to go for it which will ease their own tensions and cause less traffic congestion and pollution.

Continuing, he said, “Try to understand the concept and importance of this Open Street Day and realize the wastage of fuel on any given day if too many private motorized vehicles ply”.

Satish Reddy, the local MLA, Bommanahalli Constituency, the hero that he is always in this part of Bangalore, sporting a sports gear took

the podium for quite some time detailing on the advantages of this initiative and the programmes that have been organized for the public to spend with their families and friends.

He voiced his opinion in support of the ‘Open Streets’ programme commending the agencies’ work in association with a few governmental departments and the media for its

coverage on the awareness of such a good initiative. He too recommended that people should now realize the gravity of the situation and start using the public transport for the good of themselves as well as the society and community in general.

There is a lot of savings from many angles from health to wealth, he said.

The corporator of H S R layout,

Gurumurthy Reddy asked the residents to cooperate and participate in good numbers as this is an initiative for the benefit of all living in this layout.

At least once in a while, this sort of exercise would do a lot of good for the health. He insisted that public transport is used more frequently as this is the best mode of transport.

taken into consideration”, said Mrs. Latha Narasimha Murthy, ex-corporator of HSR Layout.

“Since festivities are on, we have already invited guests to our homes.

Where will they go? How will they reach our house?” asked Mr. Gopal Saluja, a resident of HSR. He added that all the RWAs had to be taken into confidence much earlier and ensured their assent from the members of the respective associations and then implement such huge events to take place. This inconveniences people.

The government or its agencies

cannot impose restrictions at the drop of a hat.

Brig. Murthy, also a resident of HSR was vociferously against the manner in which the law and order police dealt with the public who were stranded and not knowing which way they had to turn to make their ways to their homes. However, he was full of praise for the traffic police, who he said, did a tremendous job. On the Open Street event, he said, though the intimation was given a bit late for everyone to get prepared for the mega event, Sec 2 RWA was very actively

involved in sending information and messages to all concerned to participate in this initiative. Many volunteers were deputed from their association to help the cause. “It is no doubt a wonderful experience and the concept is one which is beneficial to mankind. There are several niceties and good aspects attached to this event including pollution control, walking (thereby exercise to the body) and use of public transport to name a few. This initiative has to be supported with full zeal” Mr. Shiva Reddy and his friends of

HSR were all appreciative of the whole exercise but were only unhappy about the time of starting the process.

It would have been better if it had been 7.30am instead of 6 am to facilitate purchases.

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