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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar flagged off an eco-walk in Bengaluru to mark World Environment Day 2025. He emphasized the need for households to adopt green practices and encouraged schools to start climate clubs. The event, attended by Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, also highlighted the ban on single-use plastic. Both leaders stressed public awareness to sustain environmental initiatives.

Key Points: Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar Leads Bengaluru Eco-Walk on Environment Day 2025

  • Shivakumar urges Bengaluru households to adopt greenery
  • Eco-walk promotes climate clubs in schools
  • Karnataka bans single-use plastic
  • Event highlights Vidhan Soudha’s heritage
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Karnataka DyCM Shivakumar flags off 'Environment Day 2025 eco-walk' in Bengaluru, stresses greenery and clean environment

Karnataka DyCM DK Shivakumar and Minister Eshwar Khandre flag off eco-walk, stressing greenery, plastic ban, and climate awareness in Bengaluru.

"We want to encourage our children to save trees and water, ban plastic, and see that they have beautiful air. – DK Shivakumar"

Bengaluru, June 17

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, along with the state's Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre, participated in the World Environment Day 2025 eco-walk in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Speaking to the media, Shivakumar emphasised that Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is known for its greenery and clean environment, which he wants to be adopted by every house.

"We want to encourage our children to save trees and water, ban plastic, and see that they have beautiful air. Bengaluru is known for its greenery and clean environment. So, I want this to be adopted by every house and every child. We have asked them to start a climate club in every school...So, we are starting it from this year," he said.

While addressing the audience at the Vidhan Soudha, Shivakumar praised the beauty of Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, and called it a "garden city."

"This is the fortune of all of us; this is a garden city," he said.

"There is no such Vidhana Soudha in the entire world. Students should come and see Vidhana Soudha. All of us should come and see it. This program could have been held elsewhere. But we have organised a program here to see Vidhana Soudha. This program was supposed to be held on the 5th June. For some reason, it was not possible to do it...The weather here is good. It is raining. I went to Ahmedabad, where the temperature is 40 degrees Celsius by now, but here it is 22," DK Shivakumar said.

The Karnataka DyCM also rode a bicycle back to Vidhana Soudha as part of the event.

Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre stated that the government was working on ending plastic pollution and that the eco-walk would raise awareness among students and the public.

"We have to save the world, save the environment, save the forests. So, thousands of students are participating in this. Deputy CM DK. Shivakumar has flagged off this Walk...Every year, we celebrate World Environment Day. This is very special because we have to save the Earth. So, this year's announcement is ending plastic pollution. Single-use plastic is very dangerous to mankind and animals...This (Walk) will create awareness among students and people..." Khandre told ANI."

"We have banned single-use plastic, but that has to be transformed into a people's movement. We can make many laws, but laws have to be implemented. We have to seek the support of people and just raise awareness amongst the students. Such programmes will help us..." Khadre added.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Priya M.
Great initiative! As a Bengaluru resident, I've seen how our lakes and green cover have reduced over the years. The climate club idea in schools is brilliant - children will grow up with environmental consciousness. Hope this isn't just lip service though, need strict action against plastic use. 🌱
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Rahul K.
While the intentions are good, our leaders should practice what they preach. How many ministers actually use public transport or bicycles regularly? One eco-walk photo-op doesn't solve Bengaluru's traffic and pollution problems. Need systemic changes in urban planning.
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Ananya S.
Bengaluru's weather is indeed a blessing! But we're losing it due to reckless construction. The government must protect our remaining green spaces instead of allowing more concrete jungles. The climate club idea is nice, but what about tree census and protection for existing trees?
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Vikram J.
Good to see focus on environment! But why delay the event from June 5? Every day counts when fighting climate change. Also, instead of just banning plastic, government should promote affordable alternatives. The common man can't always afford expensive cloth/jute bags.
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Sneha R.
As a teacher, I'm excited about school climate clubs! Children are our best hope for real change. But the government must provide proper resources - not just ask schools to do it. Maybe tie up with IISc or other institutes for expert guidance? 👩‍🏫
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Karthik P.
The bicycle ride by DyCM is symbolic, but Bengaluru needs proper cycling infrastructure. Many European cities have shown how cycling can reduce pollution. Hope this isn't just a one-day event but leads to real policy changes. Also, what about reviving our dying lakes?

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