RajaRajeswari
College of Physiotherapy
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
Recognized by Govt. of Karnataka & Indian Association of Physiotherapists(A unit of RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions, Bengaluru)
Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy enthusiastically participated in the Green Bengaluru Plantation Drive 2026, organized by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) on 27 June 2026 as part of the 517th Birth Anniversary (Jayanti) of Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda. The initiative reflected the institution’s commitment to environmental sustainability, community engagement, and social responsibility.
The mega environmental initiative, launched under the leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri D. K. Shivakumar, aimed to plant 15 lakh native saplings across Bengaluru in a single day as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. Spearheaded by BDA Chairman Shri N. A. Haris, the campaign sought to restore Bengaluru’s green cover, enhance biodiversity, mitigate the Urban Heat Island effect, and promote long-term environmental sustainability
Faculty members and Bachelor of Physiotherapy students enthusiastically participated in the plantation drive at Zone 9, joining more than 50,000 volunteers across 314 plantation sites in 49 zones, covering approximately 243 acres. The initiative brought together government departments, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), corporate organizations, and citizens in a collective effort to build a greener, healthier, and more sustainable Bengaluru.
The faculty and students actively planted native saplings and contributed towards the city’s vision of environmental conservation and sustainable urban development. Their enthusiastic participation reflected the institution’s strong commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and meaningful community engagement. The programme also served as an opportunity to instill environmental awareness and ecological responsibility among future healthcare professionals, emphasizing that a healthy environment is fundamental to a healthy community.
