kiran Reddy

[Bangalore Development Authority @BDAOfficialGok]

Technology meets sustainability: BDA's 15 Lakh Native Sapling Initiative gets a digital boost.

BDA is leveraging digital mapping, geo-tagging, and a public dashboard to ensure transparent monitoring and better survival of every sapling.

News report highlighting the initiative.

@mlanaharis @Captain_Mani72 @BangaloreMirror

#GreenBengaluruByBDA #ReclaimBengaluru #BengaluruVoices #PlantForFuture #15LakhSaplings

[Basavaraj.Hunnur @HunnurHunnu1]

ಜನ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯರ ಅಚ್ಚುಮೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಜನಸ್ನೇಹಿ ಹಿರಿಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ ಮೇಜರ್ ಪಿ ಮಣ್ಣಿವಣನ್ ಸರ್.ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ಅಂತ ಮೇಸೆಜ್ ಹಾಕಿದರೆ ತಕ್ಷಣ ಸ್ಪಂದಿಸುವ ನಾ ಕಂಡ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ.ಯಾವುದೇ ವಸ್ತು,ಹೂಗುಚ್ಛೆ,ಸ್ವೀಟ್ ಏನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ ಇವರು.ಪ್ರಾಮಾಣಿಕ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾತ್ರ ಇವರ ಕಡೆ. @Captain_Mani72 @BDAOfficialGok @IASassociation

[kiran Reddy @mkreddy363]

@harisprabhakar @BDAOfficialGok @mlanaharis @Captain_Mani72 Absolutely right, sir. Appreciate the BDA team’s prompt action and continued efforts to protect and nurture every sapling. Actions like these truly make a difference. 🌱👏

[Bangalore Development Authority @BDAOfficialGok]

15 ಲಕ್ಷ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಸಿಗಳನ್ನು ನೆಡಲಾದ ಪ್ರತಿ ಬಡಾವಣೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗಿಡಗಳಿಗೆ ನೀರುಣಿಸಿ ಪೋಷಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ.

ವಾರದ ವರದಿಯೊಂದಿಗೆ, ಗಿಡಗಳ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರಗತಿಯನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸಿದ್ದೇವೆ.‌

@mlanaharis @Captain_Mani72

#SaplingMaintenance #WeeklyUpdate #BDA #NGOs

[kiran Reddy @mkreddy363]

@MindWisdomMoney No crowd, no stress — just pure peace. 🌿✨

[Santosh P Kandagal @kandagal_p]

@Captain_Mani72 @Navee11872955 @BDAOfficialGok @mlanaharis @BDAOfficialGok and @Captain_Mani72 Sir, I have recieved the Index List for the BDA Board Meeting held on 30th May 2026 under RTI. Thankyou Sir. This was prompt and quick from public relations and RTI staff, post readdressal from last week. @NPKLOpenForum

[kiran Reddy @mkreddy363]

ಹೊಸಪೇಟೆ ✨😍

#NammaHospet #Hosapete #Vijayanagara #Karnataka

[Chaithra Bhat @ChaithraBhat27]

We, the People of India 🇮🇳

India’s achievements in the last 30 days.

Dedicated to those who are trying to divide the country in the name of protests and misuse student power for political agendas.

Students deserve justice, not political propaganda.

Let’s stand united for education, development, and the progress of our nation.

#WeThePeopleOfIndia #StandForEducation #IndiaFirst #StudentsForJustice #UnitedForIndia #EducationNotPolitics #NationFirst #ViksitBharat #ProudIndian 🇮🇳

[Manivannan P 🇮🇳 @Captain_Mani72]

@amitvarma “The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty” (2019) - Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson.

When we pawn liberty on the alter on power, economic growth is fettered and we fast regress as a nation.

[kiran Reddy @mkreddy363]

What a historic knock by the Hitman! 💙🔥 Take a bow, Rohit Sharma! @ImRo45 🫡🏏

[ICC @ICC]

Rohit Sharma delivered a statement century 👊

📝 https://t.co/eY31ILq0Wo

[Bangalore Development Authority @BDAOfficialGok]

ಮಿಯಾವಾಕಿ ಪದ್ಧತಿಯಡಿ ನೆಟ್ಟ ಗಿಡಗಳು ಎಷ್ಟು ವೇಗವಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆಯುತ್ತವೆ ಎನ್ನುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿದೆ.

ಬಿಡಿಎ 15 ಲಕ್ಷ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಸಸಿಗಳನ್ನು ನೆಟ್ಟಿದ್ದು ಕೂಡ ಇದೇ ಪದ್ಧತಿಯಡಿ ಎನ್ನುವುದು ವಿಶೇಷ.

ಬಿಡಿಎ ಅರಣ್ಯ ವಿಭಾಗವು ನಾಡಪ್ರಭು ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ಬಡಾವಣೆಯ 6 ನೇ ಹಂತದ ಬಫರ್ ವಲಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನೆಟ್ಟ ಗಿಡಗಳು 10 ತಿಂಗಳಲ್ಲೇ ಸೊಂಪಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆದು ನಿಂತಿವೆ.

@mlanaharis @Captain_Mani72

#Miyawaki #Saplings #BDA #NPKL #NadaprabhuKempegowdaLayout #GreenBengaluru

[Sunitha @Sunitha74111]

@BDAOfficialGok @Captain_Mani72 A commendable step towards transparent and citizen-friendly governance. Sharing the Commissioner’s schedule keeps the public informed and improves accessibility. Kudos to @BDAOfficialGok and @Captain_Mani72 sir. 👏

[Bangalore Development Authority @BDAOfficialGok]

A long-cherished dream of NTI Layout residents has become a reality.

BDA's newly developed park, inaugurated today by Hon'ble Minister for Greater Bengaluru Development Shri Krishna Byre Gowda, offers a vibrant green space for children, senior citizens, and families.

BDA Secretary Shri Shivakumar, KAS, other officials, and local residents were present on the occasion.

@krishnabgowda @mlanaharis @Captain_Mani72

#BDA #NTIlayoutPark #BDApark #PublicPark #GreenBengaluru

[Bangalore Development Authority @BDAOfficialGok]

Know Your BDA. Know your Bengaluru.

Comment the right Answer below.

@mlanaharis @Captain_Mani72

#BDAQUIZ #Comment #bda #npkl #dskl

[kiran Reddy @mkreddy363]

https://t.co/tipAHKE2UJ

@BDAOfficialGok @mlanaharis sir, @Captain_Mani72 Sir.

[kiran Reddy @mkreddy363]

@Captain_Mani72 @parimasay @BDAOfficialGok Well articulated, sir. Turning challenges into opportunities through transparency and public participation is commendable. The Open House initiative can pave the way for a more responsive and citizen-centric BDA. Best wishes to @BDAOfficialGoK and @Captain_Mani72 sir.

[Manivannan P 🇮🇳 @Captain_Mani72]

Thank you for your feedback. I am sure @BDAOfficialGok will take it in the positive manner and think of improving coordination between officers like the team sports they did last year.

1. Dear @parimasay sir, the Open House Meetings are not just to solve the public grievances, but also for improving the functioning of BDA. 😊

2. Because, only when the system is open to public scrutiny the good/bad/ugly will be known. Knowing the problem is the first step to solving the problem.

3. BDA, at its 50th year is having an opportunity to reinvent itself. The Hon’ble @CMofKarnataka has set the goal for a transparent, efficient and citizen oriented organisation.

4. The present chairman @mlanaharis is giving an excellent leadership to achieve the above goals.

5. The officials have to improve. Improvement comes from constant training. But, there is hardly any training as there is no time for training. As systems are outdated, it’s fire fighting everyday. BDA has to come out of this Catch 22 situation and somehow find time to train and orient its staff. Most of the staff are appointed without recruitment process but under the compassionate appointment category.

6. It will a surprise that BDA doesn’t even have a comprehensive HR policy.

7. BDA officials stay away from any non-physical procurement like consultants for HR or IT services as there are no available standards. So, either BDA will get low quality vendors/consultants at L1 cost or top class vendors at high cost whom BDA officials are scared to hire as the huge cost will make headlines.

8. So the struggle on daily basis is real. But, I feel that the transparency will slowly lead to transformation. It will force BDA staff to make incremental changes.

9. It is already showing results. Now, nobody can say that ‘no work happens in BDA unless bribe is given’. OHM has given a window to citizens to get their grievance solved without having to ‘meet officers personally’. It may take time. One may have to be patient to attend 2 or 3 OHMs spread over 3 months.

10. But, then, the issue attains finality that too in open live camera that acts a record for future public scrutiny. This is nothing sort of a revolution in public grievance realm in govt offices!

The continuous watch by the citizens over the BDA through the OHM has the potential to transform BDA into a truly effective, transparent and citizen oriented organisation.

[Anurag @wisenser]

@Captain_Mani72 @pujaradcl @lincon_mohanty @KarBiswojit @BDAOfficialGok @mlanaharis We can't be thankful enough to BDA and @mlanaharis sir for providing such clear direction.

I have raised a dozen grievances and attended OHMs. The professionalism and competence truly flows top down.

Never seen or imagined that a government body could function like this. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Reshma @ReshmaB78710]

Strong leadership and timely action build public trust. Thank you, BDA Commissioner @Captain_Mani72,sir for your dedication to good governance and a transparent administration. 👏🙏https://t.co/j2u5oT9RQp
@namma_bda @BDAOfficialGok

[Manivannan P 🇮🇳 @Captain_Mani72]

Ma’am,

Looks like many are unhappy about the world record, probably for different reasons, some benign like yours and some otherwise.

If this 15 lakh had been done quietly, may be there wouldn’t have been such a backlash which looks surprising and disproportionate.

Let’s check the facts: the average survival rate in afforestation is 80% and the BDA programme is standing at 84% now and slowly improving.

Of course, BDA didn’t splurge on the post-plantation preparedness, as any govt organisation in-order to avoid criticism of over spending. Secondly, the whole initiative is a collaborative effort of various organisations and not just BDA.

More than 40 NGOs are there from day 1 and still maintaining the saplings. BDA provided land, sapling and water sources. The watering and maintenance is largely done by NGOs and private sector companies.

Yes, BDA could have directly spent more money on drilling 100s of borewells or employed more people. But, then, had there been even a little rain, BDA would be answering questions on wasting public money on drilling borewells during monsoon.

Instead of thinking of 12 plus lakh saplings becoming trees and given a huge green cover, we are crucifying BDA about the loss that happens in the normal course. But, then, as I mentioned, the world record seems to have made many unhappy. May by you are right. The hype could have been avoided.