As part of 'Rural Empowerment', we have chosen Kaggaladu, a small village in Sira taluk of Tumkur district. As a first step, we are starting with tree plantation on Saturday, July 12th 2008.

Kaggaladu is a village near Sira, (Tumkur Dst) in Karnataka is not just like any other village. This village is the second largest breeding place for Painted Storks (Mycteria leucocephala ) in South India. Being so special, Kaggaladu is in need of serious sustainable conservation effort to maintain itself as one of the most important breeding sites for Painted Stork. With the strong support of villagers
we can make a home for these migrating birds.Birds visit this place during January to June. Along with Painted strokes, herons, black ibis are main attractions.

About Go Green: Dhwani is targeting to plant 10000 saplings with the help of volunteers, villagers, contributors, & other NGOs. As part of this initiative, 350 saplings were planted at Jadigenahalli on June 1st 2008. We are inching ahead with the plan of planting another 200-250 spalings at Kaggaladu.

Details of the Program:

Plan: Gida nedi (Plant a tree) - approximately 50 Tamarind trees saplings and around 100-200 other tree saplings.
Date: July 12th 2008
Start time: 6.30AM from Bangalore
Venue : Kaggaladu, approx 80 kms from Bangalore
Transportation: Will be decided based on final head count.

What you can do:

  • Come, join us for the plantation drive
  • Contribute to the group.
  • Spread the news. Share this with your friends & colleagues
Drop a line in comment section or mail us at dhwani dot org at gmail dot com for further details to join us and/or for contributions