Tree needs soil not a concrete base !

Benagluru is being beautified, and part of the work seems to involve constructing pavements from Kundanahalli to Kadugodi on the Outer ring road...
The work is happening in good speed but does it make any sense?

Trees roots are being completely covered by concrete, no surface water can seep in to ground to be absorbed by roots of tree. Soon the trees will become weak or growth will be halted, and one day they wall fall off which may result in injury to people. Question comes in mind that does BBMP provide any regulation for contractors while constructing pavements? Or is it just a way of consuming more public money to spend on raw materials which slows recession???

I spoke with the labourers and told them to consider leaving some space around trees and they agreed to it. I will update on the what happens in a future post. The name of the Contractor is Harish.

Some parts near Ramagondanahalli, they have done a good job by providing a grill around the tree stem to collect water.

Some pictures below

If you happen to see this anywhere speak with the labourers and contractors so that the trees are allowed to live. Complaint to BBMP or KFD may delay the process of cleaning, but you can do your bit!