The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has partnered with SBI Foundation, CATCH Foundation, SBI Bank and Enviro Creators Foundation to develop six urban forests across the city under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
The project, titled Bharat Van, will involve planting two lakh native saplings across six parks within MCC limits. The initiative aims to expand Mysuru’s green cover, conserve biodiversity and improve the urban environment through the creation of dense green spaces.
K.C. Layout Park to Receive 45,000 Saplings
One of the key locations under the project is K.C. Layout Park, where 45,000 native saplings will be planted across 4.5 acres.
CATCH Foundation will undertake plantation across four acres, covering 40,000 saplings, while Enviro Creators Foundation will plant the remaining 5,000 saplings across half an acre.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the K.C. Layout Park on November 13.
Five More Urban Forests in Vijayanagar
In addition to K.C. Layout Park, the project will develop urban forests in five parks in Vijayanagar 4th Stage. Together, the six locations will accommodate the planned plantation of two lakh native saplings.
The initiative has been launched under the leadership of Mysuru Deputy Commissioner G. Lakshmikanth Reddy, bringing together the municipal corporation and participating organisations through CSR partnerships.
Three-Year Maintenance Commitment
A key feature of the project is the responsibility assigned to participating organisations for maintaining and nurturing the plantations for three years.
This maintenance period is intended to support sapling survival and growth after planting, an important aspect of developing urban forests rather than limiting the initiative to one-time plantation drives.
The Memorandums of Understanding were signed by MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha, Dr. Radhakrishnan Nair, recognised as the Green Hero of India, and Sharanya of SBI Foundation. MCC Horticulture Department Assistant Executive Engineer Mohan was also present.
Strengthening Mysuru’s Urban Green Cover
Urban forests can contribute to improved biodiversity, provide habitats for local species and strengthen the ecological value of city parks. The Bharat Van initiative seeks to create such spaces through the large-scale plantation of native species.
The involvement of CSR partners, combined with a defined maintenance commitment, is intended to support the long-term development of the six green spaces.
With two lakh native saplings planned across the city, the project represents a collaborative effort to strengthen Mysuru’s urban ecology and make public parks more environmentally sustainable.
Disclaimer: This report has been editorially prepared using publicly available information and official company disclosures. Readers are advised to refer to official announcements and disclosures for further details.
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