Koratagere, Tumkur District – November 04th, 2024: LM Wind Power (India) Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), successfully inaugurated two water bodies in the Doddasaggere Botanical Garden, marking a major milestone in sustainable water conservation and ecosystem restoration. The ceremony, graced by leaders from LM Wind Power, UWBe, and The Department of Horticulture, Karnataka, included a traditional Bagina ritual to celebrate the filling of the ponds and the positive impact the project will have on the botanical garden.

Spanning 228 acres, Doddasaggere Botanical Garden is part of an ambitious project by the Karnataka Department of Horticulture to establish five botanical gardens in Karnataka, modelled after the iconic Lalbagh Botanical Garden in Bengaluru. This biodiversity hub, now home to diverse bird and reptile species and lakhs of trees and plants, previously relied heavily on borewells for its water needs. The creation of the new pond and the restoration of the existing one have made the garden self-sufficient, storing an impressive 4.5 crore Liters of rainwater to support year-round irrigation and biodiversity sustenance.

“Being part of this transformative project at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden is a meaningful step in our commitment to sustainability. Together with United Way Bengaluru and the Horticulture Department, we have created water resources that will nurture this green space for years to come. It’s rewarding to know that our collaboration is contributing to Karnataka’s environmental heritage, and we look forward to more such initiatives that make a lasting difference for both nature and the community “said Rajesh Lobo, Executive – Senior Plant Director, LM Wind Power

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to LM Wind Power and United Way Bengaluru for their remarkable dedication in restoring waterbodies at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden. Their partnership has revitalized essential water resources and aligns with our mission to develop sustainable green spaces that support biodiversity. This project exemplifies the power of public-private collaboration in advancing environmental conservation, and we are eager to see more such initiatives that contribute lasting benefits to Karnataka’s ecological heritage.” – Said Dr. M. Jagadesh, Joint Director, Horticulture Department, Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bengaluru

“Our enduring partnership with LM Wind Power and the Horticulture Department has empowered us to develop impactful, sustainable solutions for local communities. The successful restoration of ponds at Doddasaggere Botanical Garden showcases the incredible results we can achieve through collaboration. We are thrilled to see our shared vision materialize and are eager to continue our journey together, embarking on many more initiatives that benefit both the environment and the communities we serve” said Rajesh Krishan, CEO, United Way of Bengaluru.

About United Way Bengaluru (UWBe)

UWBe, part of United Way Worldwide, is an NGO focused on social issues that seek immediate and long-term attention. As an organization, UWBe believes in “mobilizing the caring power of the communities.” The chapter catalyses unified efforts from corporates, civic bodies, and citizen associations to bring about visible change. The organization works in four key areas – Environment, Education, Healthcare, and Livelihood. Currently, UWBe is implementing four flagship campaigns that serve important purposes: ‘Wake the Lake’ works to protect Bengaluru’s lakes, ‘One Billion Drops’ aims at conserving rainwater through percolation pits, ‘Born Learning’ helps provide nutrition and education to very young children and ‘Rural Rising’ aims to develop and empower the rural communities. Besides, Covid relief work is another key area where the organization is helping healthcare institutions, healthcare professionals, and other organizations working towards Covid relief. For more information,

https://www.uwbengaluru.org.

About LM Wind power

www.lmwindpower.com

LM Wind Power, a GE Vernova business, is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality rotor blades for onshore and offshore wind turbines with blade services solutions and a global manufacturing footprint, headquartered in Denmark. LM Wind Power has produced over 270,000 blades since 1978, corresponding to 152 GW installed capacity and mitigation of 332 million metric tons of CO2 emission. As part of its sustainability journey, LM Wind Power became the first carbon-neutral company in the wind industry in 2018