Mangaluru: BITS and BEADS to mark World Green Building week with 'Green Walkathon' on Sept 29
Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT) and Bearys Enviro-Architecture Design School (BEADS), Mangaluru will mark the World Green Building week by organizing “Green Walkathon” on 29th September, 2019 in Mangalore from Nehru Maidan to Karavali Exhibition Ground.
The inauguration flag off will be by Mr. Vedavyas Kamath, Hon’ble M.L.A, Mangalore South at 7:15 A.M at Nehru Maidan and Valedictory will be at Karavali Exhibition Ground by Mr. D.B. Mehta, Chairman, IGBC, Mangalore Chapter.
The objective of the event is to bring awareness on sustainable development, energy saving, reuse, recycle, and by promoting for clean and green city, a press statement from the organisers stated.
The world is under constant threat of climate change, it has become the biggest threat to mankind, and due to this the responsibilities of humans to save earth have increased several folds. The utilization of technologies and infrastructure that save energy, energy conservation; the efforts to find renewable energy sources, the accessible green buildings to the sun and the many plants / trees inherent in buildings, the adaptation to the global warming reduction or the policy to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions, and so forth; should be a good concern and sustainable in the future, the statement further added.
The vision of Bearys Group, is to contribute significantly to a progressive, peaceful greener world along with creating leaders in every field of technology. The campus reflects the sustainable green vision of the Bearys Group and introduces a futuristic concept of learning where nature and nurture come together to inspire young minds to become proponents of sustainable architecture and environmentally-conscious leaders of the global world, the organisers said during a press conference.
Dr. P. Mahabaleswarappa, Principal, BIT, Ar. Ashok LP Mendonca, Principal, BEADS, Dr. Aziz Mustafa Principal BIT-Polytechnic Dr. AbdullahGubbi, Head, Dept. Of ECE, BIT-Mangaluru were present during the press conference.
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Trekking without nature guide won't be allowed; Karnataka forest minister releases SOP
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre on Friday said that trekking will no longer be permitted on any approved trekking routes under the forest department, without a certified nature guide equipped with GPS-enabled walkie-talkies.
Speaking after releasing the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) formulated for the safety of trekkers, he said that there will be one local nature guide for every 10 trekkers. A maximum of 150 trekkers will be allowed per batch on any trekking route.
According to him, online registration for trekking is mandatory. Even if a single individual registers for a particular day, a guide will still be provided, and trekking without a guide will not be allowed.
He said the SOP was introduced following recent incidents, including a woman from Kerala who went missing for three days in the forests during a trek at Tadiandamol hill in Kodagu, and a minor girl who went missing and was later found dead near Manikyadhara in Chikkamagaluru, which is outside forest jurisdiction.
In a statement, the Khandre's office said that nature guides will be mandatorily equipped with GPS-enabled walkie-talkies on all trekking routes. "Additionally, a mobile app containing trekking route maps will be installed on trekkers' phones. This will help locate trekkers if they lose their way", it said.
As per the SOP, before the trek begins, trekkers will be briefed about the distance, duration, and local conditions.
"Instructions on how to respond if wildlife is encountered will also be provided. Loud devices, sharp metal objects, weapons, and campfires are strictly prohibited on trekking routes," it said.
The SOP further stated that separate toilets for men and women and drinking water facilities will be provided at base camps.
Directional arrow markings will guide trekkers along the route, and rest points will be created along the way, it said.
Citing the SOP, the statement said that nature guides must ensure that no trekker moves ahead of them or is left behind. Headcounts must be conducted at base camps and rest points.
"Guides must communicate with the base camp via walkie-talkie every 30 minutes. If there is no communication within an hour of the trek starting, base camp staff will contact the guide to confirm safety," it said.
The SOP states that minors must carry a consent letter from their parents or guardians, and senior citizens must provide a fitness certificate confirming their physical capability to undertake trekking. To be able to respond to unexpected health issues, trekkers and guides must carry a first aid kit.
However, flash photography, single-use plastics, and carry bags are prohibited and trekkers must bring back their waste and dispose of it only at base camps, as per SOP.
It further said that all trekking routes under the forest department will be integrated into the official website (https://aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in/) to enable advance booking of tickets.
