Good morning, Bengaluru!
🌫️ Today’s weather: High: 29 ℃ | Low: 18 ℃ | A misty day.
🧐 Did you know? The Bengaluru campus of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was established in 1997. It was the seventh NIFT campus in the country, following Delhi, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
🧶 Knitting communities
Bengaluru knitters and crocheters unite for communal crafting.
Weekend craft: Knitting and crocheting enthusiasts are coming together every weekend to practice their craft in groups. These gatherings, happening at various city spots, are not just about creating art but also about building a sense of community and inclusivity.
- The activity has attracted diverse participants, breaking the stereotype of it being a ‘granny’ hobby.
- Members find these sessions a stress-buster and a way to learn new things while fostering friendships.
Modern appeal: These groups, like HSR Crochets and Cubbon Knits, are transforming the traditional image of knitting and crochet, making it more appealing to younger generations. The communal aspect provides a platform for sharing skills, hobbies, and life experiences, enriching the participants’ crafting journey.
🚰 Sharavathi River’s water solution
There are plans to tap the Sharavathi River for Bengaluru’s water needs.
What’s it about? The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) is planning to extract 15 TMC of water from the Sharavathi River to address Bengaluru’s growing demand for drinking water. This proposal follows the nearing limits of water allocation from the Cauvery River and the need to explore alternative sources.
- An expert panel has already presented a feasibility report on this project.
- The project aims to meet Bengaluru’s water requirements until 2035.
Growing need for water: The initiative highlights the city’s expanding needs and the challenges of ensuring a sustainable water supply. With the Cauvery’s capacity reaching its limits, tapping into Sharavathi offers a potential solution, albeit with logistical challenges and environmental considerations.
💪 Boosting NGO capacities
InspireX event unites stakeholders to empower Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
What’s it about? Over 300 stakeholders gathered at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) in Bengaluru for Social Venture Partners India (SVP India)’s annual event, InspireX. The event aimed to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing among NGOs, philanthropists, and various development sector stakeholders.
- The focus was on building the capacities of 40 NGOs and tapping into the funding ecosystem.
- Sessions covered optimal fundraising strategies, compliance challenges, and leveraging philanthropic capital.
Experts speak: Atul Satija, Founder and CEO of The/Nudge Institute, encouraged philanthropists to introspect on their funding choices. The event also featured interactive sessions and workshops by sector experts, fostering a supportive environment for NGOs to grow and make a scalable impact.
⚡ Electricity meter dilemma
Residents in several housing complexes seek LT conversion for electricity metering.
What’s it about? In Bengaluru, many residential complexes, served by a single High Tension (HT) connection, are witnessing a growing demand from occupants for conversion to individual Low Tension (LT) meters. This shift, spurred by the Gruha Jyothi scheme and other benefits, is becoming increasingly popular among residents.
- Bescom reports 850 domestic complexes with HT connections, with a recent uptick in inquiries for LT conversion.
- Residents face concerns about higher charges and potential billing errors under the HT setup.
Cost advantage: The LT metering offers cost benefits and aligns better with individual usage, highlighting the need for clearer guidelines and options for residents in such housing complexes.
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🗞️ In other news…
- Traffic on Bengaluru’s Nice Road near Bannerghatta National Park was disrupted early Saturday by a herd of elephants crossing the road.
- City property developers are optimistic about the real estate market for the next year and a half, driven by millennial and Gen-Z demand.
- Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced architects will self-declare building plans, reducing dependency on Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to combat corruption.
- Pixxel plans to launch six domestically-built hyper-spectral satellites starting in June.
- Starting April 2024, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and SOTC Travel will initiate dedicated charter flights connecting Bengaluru with Paro in Bhutan.
That’s it for today. Have a great day!