Heat–Health Protocol Awareness & Cooling Kit Distribution Held for Civic Workers in Bengaluru North

Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) conducted a health awareness and cooling kit distribution programme for civic workers at Ambedkar Bhavan, Yelahanka New Town on May 19, 2026. The initiative was organised under the “Heat–Health Protocol” programme in collaboration with C40, Sensing Local and Hasiru Dala.

Key Details:

• Primary Administrative Category: North Corporation

• Corporation: Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC)

• Constituency: Yelahanka

• Area: Yelahanka New Town, Amruthahalli, Thanisandra, Agrahara Layout

• Content Type: Health & Sanitation Update

Programme Highlights

• Health awareness sessions were conducted for:

ASHA workers

• Dry Waste Collection Centre (DWCC) staff

• Civic workers

• Awareness topics included:

Heat exposure risks

• Symptoms of heat stress

• Emergency precautions

• Safety practices during high temperatures

• Cooling kits distributed included:

Temperature and humidity checkers

• Neck collar fans

• Water bottles

• Caps

• Hand sleeves

Areas Covered in Second Phase

Cooling kits were distributed to workers associated with:

• Ward-24 civic workers

• DWCC staff

• Primary Health Centres in:

Amruthahalli

• Thanisandra

• Agrahara Layout

Commissioner’s Statement

BNCC Commissioner Shri Pommala Sunil Kumar stated that rising temperatures in Bengaluru require greater focus on the health and wellbeing of civic workers.

He noted that climate conditions in Bengaluru have changed significantly over time and stressed the importance of environmental responsibility for future generations.

The Commissioner also directed officials and civic workers to strengthen solid waste management efforts and encouraged effective use of cooling kits during summer.