Special Drive to Remove Dangerous Trees Announced Across Central, West and South Corporations

A special safety drive will be conducted to remove dried and dangerous trees and branches across Central, West, and South City Corporations. The initiative aims to prevent accidents and traffic obstruction ahead of the monsoon season.

Key Details:

• The Greater Bengaluru Authority has announced a special tree safety drive across three corporations:

Central City Corporation

• West City Corporation

• South City Corporation

• The drive will focus on removing dried, hazardous, and damaged trees and branches that pose risks to public safety or obstruct traffic.

• The activity will be carried out by the Forest Divisions of the respective corporations.

• The campaign will run from March 12, 2026 to March 25, 2026.

• The initiative is being conducted as a precautionary measure ahead of the monsoon season to reduce risks from falling branches or weakened trees.

Public Participation Requested:

• Citizens are requested to cooperate with authorities during the drive.

• Residents who notice dried or dangerous trees or branches are requested to report them to the Forest Division officials via telephone for immediate action.

Official Authority Mentioned:

• Commissioner – Rajendra Cholan (Central City Corporation)

• Commissioner – Dr. Rajendra K. V. (West City Corporation)

• Commissioner – K. N. Ramesh (South City Corporation)

The Commissioners jointly appealed to citizens to share information about hazardous trees promptly and support the safety initiative.

Important Dates / Deadlines:

• Drive Start Date: March 12, 2026

• Drive End Date: March 25, 2026