Pics: Abhijith N Kolpe
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Feb 18: P Jayaram Bhat, chairman, Karnataka Bank, unveiled median strip garden on the highway from KPT to Pumpwell circle worth Rs 1.10 crore under the bank’s CSR activity here at Nanthoor on Thursday February 18.
Bhat said, “It is a dream project under CSR activity. The median garden beautifies Mangaluru. Karnataka Bank will take the necessary steps to maintain the garden. We are satisfied with the contribution towards society through our bank. Planning will be done to restore Mahaveera circle as well.”
Mahabaleshwara M S, managing director and CEO, Karnataka Bank, who welcomed the gathering said, “We have constructed the median strip for public safety. Several lives have been claimed while crossing the road here. Hence, we took up the initiative after consulting NHAI project director. The deputy commissioner (DC) has urged us to adopt a beach which will be soon taken up. At the same time, we will also take a decision on restoring Mahaveera circle and maintaining it.”
Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyasa Kamath said, “I appreciate the initiative of Karnataka Bank towards public safety and beautification of the city. I assure that measures will be taken to set up water connection in this region so that water will be provided to the garden by drip system.”
DC Dr K V Rajendra said, “Karnataka Bank has set an example with their social concern and contribution to the society. More public safety projects should come up under CSR activities of corporates in Mangaluru.”
Police commissioner N Shashikumar, superintendent of police B M Laxmi Prasad, chairman of Mangaluru Urban Development Authority Ravishankar Mijar, NHAI project director Sishu Mohan, DCP Vinay Goankar, ACP traffic Natarajan, chief operating officer Balachandra Y V, general manager Manjunatha Bhat B K and others were present.
High quality galvanized pipe profiles which ISO certified are used for barricades. The pipe profiles have undergone metallurgical and chemical tests. Two coats of zinc oxide and two coats of enamel painting are applied for durability and aesthetic finish. The panels with social awareness messages are made of supportive box profiles frame and star flex sheet with eco solvent print.
Foxtail palms (5 to 7 feet), flower beds, Lantana (red, white , purple and pink), Hamelia, Tieomaria, Thumbergia, Plumbago, Exaura, Tabernaemontana, Galphimia, Hybiscus rosa – sinansis, Hymenocallis V Arigated, Rusulia , Lagestroemia and Cristina plant are the plants on the median strip. The plants are 12 months flowering plants and can withstand any amount of sunlight. They require minimum water.