JOIN USA number of sports activities have lined up for the much-awaited ‘Nandi Hillathon’ on June 12 at Nandi Hills located about 65 km from Bengaluru.
Organised by United Way Bengaluru, the event is aimed at raising funds for the restoration of Nandi Hills and lakes in Bengaluru, which are victims of growing pollution.
Sridhar Pabbisetty of the United Way Bengaluru told this newspaper that various pro-environment organisations have come together to support the event. “We want to convey to the people the significance of enhancing biodiversity at Nandi Hills, making the place plastic-free, rejuvenating Arkavathi river, which originates from the Hills, and developing it as an ecological hotspot,” he said.
Another objective of the event, he said, was to rejuvenate the lakes and parks and protection of historical monuments. UWB will use the funds to organise events like ‘Kere Habba’ to enlighten people about the significance of lakes. As many as 70 transgenders will also take part in the event. The organisers have involved them to send across the message of gender equality. UWB has restored many lakes through various fund-raising events. The NGO has revived 16 water bodies, including Kaikondarahalli lake.