‘Hasiru Sante’ was organized in Malleswaram in order to spread awareness on importance of planting saplings.The “Sante” was held opposite Sankey Tank on Sunday October 25. The “Hasiru Sante” was a step towards creating awareness on the importance of greenery in a city.
“Hasiru Sante” was a collaborative effort of the BBMP and 12 resident welfare associations (RWAs) as well as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).The exhibition was initially planned to be held between 6.30 am and 10.30 am. But due to increased demand, it was extended till 7 pm.
The market had been organised keeping medicinal plants and herbs in mind, hoping to spread the awareness about their uses and value.Brochures and pamphlets on how to make the best use of these plants were distributed.In the first hour of the ‘sante’, 10,000 people arrived and purchased over 6,000 plants.
Around 10,000 plants were on sale as a part of “Hasiru Sante”. Tree saplings of pongamia, mahogany and neem were also on sale. Medicinal plants, vegetable carvings, Ikebana and banners were on display at the 15 stalls set up at the venue.
Earlier, the “sante” was inaugurated by Katta Subramanya Naidu, Minister for IT, BT, Excise and BWSSB. The BBMP Commissioner Bharatlal Meena and Malleswaram MLA Ashwath Narayan C.N. were present. A rainwater harvesting stall specially set up for the occasion was appreciated by Mr. Naidu.
Hoping to keep the effort going, the BBMP official said that they were planning to launch a trial website that people could visit if they wanted BBMP to plant medicinal plant saplings in their localities.
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6,000 plants sold in one hour at ‘Hasiru Sante’
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