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BDA to launch portal to track sapling health after record drive
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will develop a web portal to track the health and maintenance of saplings planted during its Guinness World Record plantation drive in July, when over 15 lakh…
The Story in Brief
The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) will develop a web portal to track the health and maintenance of saplings planted during its Guinness World Record plantation drive in July, when over 15 lakh saplings were planted in 12 hours. The portal will display weekly site-wise maintenance records, GPS locations and the health status of saplings, along with details of the NGO responsible for upkeep.
The move follows criticism that the record-setting drive was a one-day event with little follow-up. A senior BDA official said transparency will help rebuild public trust. Environmentalist Vijay Nishanth welcomed the initiative and urged other agencies to adopt similar systems for large-scale plantation drives starting August 15.
The Indian Opinion
Critics may dismiss the portal as a cosmetic fix for a publicity stunt. But holding data in public view is a step beyond the usual secrecy. The real test is whether the portal gets updated regularly and includes independent audits of sapling survival rates. Without binding timelines, it risks becoming another forgotten dashboard. Will citizens have a way to verify the claims?
Source: deccanherald.com
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