B.PAC - Bangalore Political Action Committee

What can communities do? 1: DON'T NORMALISE SMALL FIRES A fire may be small, but repeated fires across neighbourhoods create repeated exposure to smoke and pollutants. 2: SPEAK UP WHEN YOU SEE OPEN BURNING Report instances through the appropriate civic mechanism and encourage responsible waste management within your neighbourhood. (e.g., Sahaya App). 3: MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY A NO-BURN COMMUNITY Educate those whom you see burning waste. RWAs, institutions, businesses, schools, and neighbourhood groups can adopt simple no-open-burning practices and promote alternatives for leaf and waste management. When burnt, smoke moves through the neighbourhood, towards homes, schools, workplaces, roads, and public spaces. The air we breathe is shared. While Bengaluru needs action across every major source of air pollution, stopping unnecessary open burning is one practical change that citizens and communities can make today. #StopOpenBurning #CleanAirBengaluru #Bengaluru #AirPollution #WasteManagement #SolidWasteManagement #SwachhaBengaluru #RightToCleanAir #CommunityAction #PublicHealth #NoOpenBurning #BPAC #BCLIP #GarbageBurningಬೇಡ @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @Nithin0dha @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @prashanthp @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @SwmrtBengaluru

The water Bengaluru flushes down the drain today is the water it will be begging for tomorrow. Bengaluru generates 2,580 million litres of sewage every single day. But the city can only treat about 1,364 million litres. The rest? It slips into storm-water drains, flows into lakes, and pollutes the very water we're trying to save. And here's the twist: we don't even use all the water we treat. Of 1,348 MLD treated, only about 820 MLD gets reused. So the city is racing to fix this. Dozens of new treatment plants are coming up, with 7 due by December 2026 and the biggest wave by 2029. The goal: nearly double capacity to over 2,500 million litres a day. Why? Data centres, construction, industry- they're all thirsty. Treated water can power them, refill lakes, recharge groundwater, and cut dependence on Cauvery. Treat it. Reuse it. Refill the lakes. Recharge the ground. Then do it all again. That's the loop. But plants alone won't fix this. Missing sewer lines, illegal connections, and untreated industrial waste still leak the problem back in. The government has now ordered plants to meet pollution standards within 30 days. So next time you think of wastewater as waste... think again. In a thirsty city, it's the next source of water. Join us to create more awareness about all that matters to Bengaluru. Let's make a better Bengaluru. #Bengaluru #BengaluruWater #BWSSB #CauveryWater #BPAC @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @TVMohandasPai @maddyvoldy @SaahasZeroWaste @Hasiru_Dala @rickykej @thebetterindia @CSEINDIA @indiawater @PraacheenV @Water @krishnabgowda @Bare_ZeroWaste @srinualavilli @arunpaiblrwalks @ravichandar @zenrainman @nolanentreeo

Join us for the 3rd Edition of Arogya City Bengaluru Summit 2026 as we celebrate our 2024–2026 Pledgemakers and welcome the new 2026–2028 Pledgemakers. Let's renew our commitment to building a healthier, NCD-free future Bengaluru. Date: Friday, 13 November 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM, followed by dinner Venue: Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Domlur, Bengaluru maps.app.goo.gl/5HRx7A4SVdRF… Entry: Free Register by scanning the QR code or clicking here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… We look forward to celebrating with you! @kiranshaw @TVMohandasPai @RevathyAshok @utkhader @DrCNManjunath @ArogyaWorld @Harshithavvr

Why do people burn waste? For many people, burning seems like the easiest way to deal with a pile of dry leaves or accumulated waste. It is quick. It is visible. And the waste seems to disappear. But burning simply transfers the problem from solid waste on the ground to pollution in the air. Dry leaves and garden waste are organic material and can be managed through composting, mulching, shredding, and appropriate collection systems. Recyclable materials can be recovered. Household waste can be segregated and collected. Mixed waste can be directed towards appropriate treatment and disposal. The solution is not to make waste disappear. The solution is to manage it without turning it into air pollution. #StopOpenBurning #CleanAirBengaluru #Bengaluru #AirPollution #WasteManagement #SolidWasteManagement #SwachhaBengaluru #RightToCleanAir #CommunityAction #PublicHealth #NoOpenBurning #BPAC #BCLIP #GarbageBurningಬೇಡ @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @Nithin0dha @SwmrtBengaluru @SaahasZeroWaste @RainmatterOrg

Open burning is not an abstract or distant air-quality concern. It is a recurring neighbourhood-level issue in Bengaluru. According to data from Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) reported by The Times of India, 1,220 garbage-burning cases were registered on the SWM Sahaya app between August 2025 and January 2026. A further 242 cases were reported in February 2026 alone, demonstrating that waste burning continues to be reported across the city. Recent reports have also highlighted recurring incidents in parts of East Bengaluru and RR Nagar, including the burning of plastic waste and dry leaves near residential areas. Residents reported smoke affecting their surroundings, while experts highlighted the health concerns associated with pollutants released through open burning. The issue is also reflected in Bengaluru's broader air-pollution profile. In a 2024 response in the Karnataka Legislative Council, the State government attributed 5.9% of Bengaluru's air pollution to waste burning, alongside transport, dust, and construction-related sources. #StopOpenBurning #CleanAirBengaluru #Bengaluru #AirPollution #WasteManagement #SolidWasteManagement #SwachhaBengaluru #RightToCleanAir #CommunityAction #PublicHealth #NoOpenBurning #BPAC #BCLIP #GarbageBurningಬೇಡ @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @Nithin0dha @SwmrtBengaluru @SaahasZeroWaste @RainmatterOrg

Why does the same water pipe keep bursting on your street? BWSSB is about to give every pipe its own medical record. Chairperson Dr. N. Manjula has directed officials to log every repair on the board's GIS platform, so recurring leaks can be traced to their root cause and fixed with permanent solutions, not temporary patches. 📍 Every repair = a data point 🔁 Spot recurring pipeline problems 🛠️ Replace pipes where needed, not just patch Does a pipe on your street keep leaking? Drop your area in the comments. Join us to create more awareness about all that matters to Bengaluru. Let's make a better Bengaluru! #Bengaluru #BengaluruWater #BWSSB #CauveryWater #BPAC @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @TVMohandasPai @ConsciousArpana @maddyvoldy @SaahasZeroWaste @Hasiru_Dala @rickykej @thebetterindia @citizenmatters @CSEINDIA @indiawater @PraacheenV @Water @krishnabgowda @Bare_ZeroWaste @srinualavilli @arunpaiblrwalks @bengawalk @ravichandar @zenrainman @nolanentreeo

Open burning releases a mixture of air pollutants, including particulate matter (PM), which can affect respiratory health. PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅ are two key types of particulate matter, classified by their size and ability to penetrate the respiratory system. While PM₁₀ refers to particles measuring 10 micrometres or less in diameter, PM₂.₅ consists of much finer particles measuring 2.5 micrometres or less. These particles can be inhaled into the respiratory system, with PM₂.₅ capable of travelling deep into the lungs, reaching the alveolar region, and potentially entering the bloodstream. In simple terms, you may not see PM₂.₅, but you will breathe it into your lungs. This is why an open fire should not be considered harmless simply because it is small or burns for only a few minutes. When you inhale smoke from open burning, particulate matter and other pollutants enter the respiratory system. Short-term exposure can cause coughing and irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, along with other respiratory symptoms. Repeated or prolonged exposure to air pollution is associated with more serious respiratory and cardiovascular health effects. For people with asthma or other existing respiratory conditions, polluted air can worsen symptoms. Children, older adults, and people with pre-existing health conditions can be particularly vulnerable to air-pollution exposure. #StopOpenBurning #CleanAirBengaluru #Bengaluru #AirPollution #WasteManagement #SolidWasteManagement #SwachhaBengaluru #RightToCleanAir #CommunityAction #PublicHealth #NoOpenBurning #BPAC #BCLIP #GarbgaeBurningಬೇಡ @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @Nithin0dha @SwmrtBengaluru @SaahasZeroWaste @RainmatterOrg

What comes out of a fire depends on what you burn and how completely it burns. Burning dry leaves and garden waste produces smoke and particulate matter. When garbage is added to the fire, particularly plastics, rubber, packaging, and other materials, the emissions can become more complex and harmful. Open waste burning can release hazardous compounds like PM₂.₅, PM₁₀, carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, dioxins, and furans. These pollutants disperse through the neighbourhood and can be inhaled by people nearby. The concern is not limited to the thick smoke we can see; some of the most harmful pollutants, particularly fine particulate matter such as PM₂.₅, are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye. These particles can be inhaled deep into the lungs, making open burning a direct concern for local air quality and human health. Ultimately, what may seem like a small, local act of burning waste can have far-reaching consequences for the air we breathe and the health of the communities around us. Let's put an end to it! #StopOpenBurning #CleanAirBengaluru #Bengaluru #AirPollution #WasteManagement #SolidWasteManagement #SwachhaBengaluru #RightToCleanAir #CommunityAction #PublicHealth #NoOpenBurning #BPAC #BCLIP #GarbgaeBurningಬೇಡ @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @Nithin0dha @SwmrtBengaluru @SaahasZeroWaste @RainmatterOrg

Several sources shape air quality in Bengaluru, including vehicular emissions, road and construction dust, and waste burning. While many air pollution sources require systemic, long-term interventions, open burning of leaves, garden waste, and garbage is an avoidable source that can be addressed at the neighbourhood level. Across Bengaluru, burning dry leaves and accumulated waste is often treated as a quick way to clear a space. A pile of leaves is set on fire, the visible waste disappears, and the area appears clean again. But the waste has not disappeared. It has been transformed into smoke, particulate matter, and other pollutants that are released directly into the surrounding air. Open burning happens on roadsides, vacant sites, near waste collection points, around transfer stations and within neighbourhoods. The smoke does not remain confined to the place where the fire is lit; it spreads into the surrounding environment, exposing residents, pedestrians, workers and others nearby. The World Health Organisation @WHO identifies open waste burning as a source of ambient air pollution and highlights the need to eliminate uncontrolled burning while strengthening waste segregation, recycling, reuse and biological treatment as alternatives. . . #StopOpenBurning #CleanAirBengaluru #Bengaluru #AirPollution #WasteManagement #SolidWasteManagement #SwachhaBengaluru #RightToCleanAir #CommunityAction #PublicHealth #NoOpenBurning #BPAC #BCLIP #GarbgaeBurningಬೇಡ @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @Nithin0dha @SwmrtBengaluru @SaahasZeroWaste @RainmatterOrg

A glorious past, a vibrant present, and a future filled with possibilities! Karnataka's journey is one of rich cultural heritage, remarkable progress, and the collective spirit of its people. This Karnataka Rajyotsava, B.PAC celebrates the pride of Namma Karnataka and the power of its people to shape a more inclusive, sustainable, cultural, and progressive future! #BPAC #KarnatakaRajyotsava #KannadaRajyotsava #NammaKarnataka #KarnatakaRajyotsava2026 #KannadaPride #KarnatakaHeritage #KarnatakaCulture #ProgressiveKarnataka #CivicEngagement #SustainableDevelopment #BetterBengaluru @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @TVMohandasPai

Strengthening Citizen Participation in Bengaluru’s Governance B.PAC was pleased to host Mr Maheshwar Rao @GBAChiefComm, Chief Commissioner, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), at our office for a discussion on the implementation of the Ward One Initiative. The interaction focused on exploring ways to take the initiative forward and strengthen citizen participation in local governance. As an official partner of this important initiative, B.PAC looks forward to working with GBA to support greater civic engagement, collaborative problem-solving and more responsive ward-level governance. We are proud to be part of this initiative towards building a more participatory and citizen-centric Bengaluru. #BPAC #GBA #CitizenParticipation #WardGovernance #BetterBengaluru #WardOneInitiative #OneWardInitiative @krishnabgowda @TVMohandasPai @kiranshaw @RevathyAshok @DKShivakumar @GBA_office @GBAChiefComm @BNCCofficial @comm_blr_south @BECCUPDATES @BWCCofficial @BCCCofficial @ashwinmahesh @tweetenator @prashanthp @Nithin0dha @SwmrtBengaluru @SaahasZeroWaste @RainmatterOrg @DKShivakumar