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BeautifulBengaluru Beautiful Bengaluru is now Beautiful Bharat: a citizen volunteer group working towards a cleaner & greener city, country, and world

Beautiful Bengaluru began as a vision to enable a charming city retain its identity even as it evolved into a city of the future. It now inspires simple habits that make for cleaner, greener cities everywhere. Beautiful Bengaluru is now BEAUTIFUL BHARAT - a movement that actively engages citizens to push for their rights, but also discharge their responsibilities for clean-green-safe cities. Beautiful Bharat is a dream that collectively we can turn into a reality. Be a part of the change and play a role in the transformation of your city, while also greening the planet. By engaging citizens to ‘Be The Change’, we aim to push greener thinking into daily habits of individuals/communities/enterprises, through our many campaigns and resources on reduced waste, litter, saving resources or working for cleaner public spaces. We believe that if each citizen plays their part with small steps for sustainable living, it will all add up for impact. Our current priority campaign is to and we need your support to make this crucial movement a success. We brought the issue to the national spotlight in March 2020 against the backdrop of covid spread, with a petition to the PM - spitting is now a punishable offence. We continue to drive a national movement to ease out the habit of spitting once and for all, grabbing the inadvertent opportunity provided to the country by the pandemic – because now people are listening! Spitting spreads covid, yet those who spit seem unaware and move masks aside to spit. Bridging this knowledge gap is the crux our campaign through a massive awareness-building exercise. This is being done through campaign partners across the country – be it civic, community, medical groups, NGOs, educational institutions etc, all part of The Alliance to StopIndiaSpitting. Building a strong network is enabling us to spread the campaign message far and wide. Our bank of resources (posters and videos including celebrity appeals, song spoofs, animated videos targeting at underprivileged groups, etc) makes it easy to put out continued messaging that clearly reinforces that spitting must stop. We need the support of those who do not themselves spit, because it is they who need to explain and drive the change. Your support to spread our campaign resources, to connect us with partners or celebrity contacts will be very useful. You can search using as key word, to know more about our posts and progress on this movement. To access all our campaign resources, use the following links:
StopIndiaSpitting playlist https://rb.gy/mrzwmp
Resources drive (posters, videos, campaign history) https://rb.gy/qthqs7
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On World Rivers Day, let’s make waves of change! Say NO to plastic bags that find their way into our precious rivers and...
26/09/2026

On World Rivers Day, let’s make waves of change! Say NO to plastic bags that find their way into our precious rivers and oceans.

This image is from a video shared by Saahas as part of a project at Udupi in Karnataka to trap plastic entering rivers. A powerful reminder of why we must all and use less plastic.
Let's swap banned plastic bags for reusable ones, and be part of the solution to protect our water bodies and planet. Every small action counts. Together, we can create a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come.




Are sacred flowers okay to throw in a water body? Many believe this is fine but rotting flowers in water cause much poll...
26/09/2026

Are sacred flowers okay to throw in a water body? Many believe this is fine but rotting flowers in water cause much pollution and damage to health of the water body and the biodiversity within.

We chose to run this poster of our 'Bro, don't throw' series today, because World Rivers Day is this weekend. We see a great chance to draw attention to the ways in which we pollute our rivers.

So, the next time you see someone throwing flowers in a water body (or anything, for that matter), try out this simple ‘Bro, don’t throw’ line! Let’s bring change with humour and a smile.

Most remain silent when observing anything being littered or disposed incorrectly. But this inaction only delays the outcome of a Beautiful Bharat, when streets have no litter or spitting or dumped waste. Silence is interpreted as license to keep littering. We will see faster change if more people get involved, to play a role and influence positive behaviour in our public places.

Tell us other items of litter that you would like us to cover in this series. We’re building a complete list of scenarios for anyone concerned about the image of India as a filthy nation. It becomes easier to play a role simply by making a polite request. Adding on ‘Swachh Bharat’ with a smile is also helping. Come let’s bring change, one conversation at a time.





The most common item of litter on our streets these days is the paan packet – most will agree! It earns the dubious dist...
25/09/2026

The most common item of litter on our streets these days is the paan packet – most will agree! It earns the dubious distinction as the undisputed No. 1 Villain of litter on Indian streets. This fact we know from all who are actively engaged in cleanliness and plogging drives, but the next time you walk on a street, look down and check for yourself.

Try our ‘Bro, Don’t throw’ chant here as well, the next time you see someone ready to toss the packet while the contents have already been deposited into the mouth. It works if said with a smile (do force yourself not to frown, even if you feel like doing so!) Using humour and a phrase many now use to strike a note of familiarity, can well get your message across.

We all need to speak up more, because more paan advertisements are leading to more sales, more littering and sadly more spitting. One added action could be to ensure that the paan vendor has a bin for such trash – do request him if you are near such a shop.

Will the littering stop immediately? Not necessarily, but we are doing our bit to raise awareness about what is okay and what is not. A small step worth taking, towards that dream of a Beautiful Bharat where no-one litters or spits in public anymore. Your support is much appreciated.

If paan litter bothers you, spitting in public probably distresses you too. We have more focussed material on our campaign page dedicated to the StopIndiaSpitting movement, so please catch
Stop India Spitting posts too. Together, let our small actions work towards a big impact.





That tiny little paper cup is still litter. It may be the only one on the street, or it may be adding to several others....
25/09/2026

That tiny little paper cup is still litter. It may be the only one on the street, or it may be adding to several others. But how nice it would be if none of them were there to add to street litter, and instead had reached the correct Dry Waste bin.

The next time you see someone toss a paper cup, do try our catch phrase 'Bro, don't throw!' It works well when you say it with a smile. Let's use humour to bring change on our streets, one step closer to our dream of a beautiful Bharat.

Try it, tell us. And also tell us in the comments what other kinds of litter you'd like us to cover in this series. So that more people use this strategy in various situations and play a role in getting our streets cleaner.





Yes, even a tiny bus ticket constitutes litter! It may be small but it is among a dozen such items that add to the daily...
24/09/2026

Yes, even a tiny bus ticket constitutes litter! It may be small but it is among a dozen such items that add to the daily mess on our streets.

'Bro, Don't Throw' gets another context to be used in. This humourous phrase, said with a smile, can actually get the attention of the person who just littered. When it is said in a non-threatening way, the chance of a positive response is far higher.

Bus tickets are light, so they blow in the wind, getting carried far beyond where they were tossed. Another reason to get those who have no need for their bus tickets, to understand that the street has no need for them either!

A pocket or bag are the best places for that bus ticket till a bin can be found.

Try it, tell us. And also tell us in the comments what other kinds of litter you'd like us to cover in this series. So that more people use this strategy in various situations and play a role to get our streets cleaner.





'Bro, don't throw' can work in this context too: someone tossing a banana skin or corn husk on the roadside. Just becaus...
24/09/2026

'Bro, don't throw' can work in this context too: someone tossing a banana skin or corn husk on the roadside. Just because it is biodegradable, many believe it is fine to drop it anywhere.

Any waste not in the right place constitutes litter. And so does that banana skin! It belongs in a wet waste bin or a compost bin, not on a roadside where it attracts flies and may cause someone to slip!

This is one more scenario in the many situations where we see waste wrongly tossed onto our streets. Ignoring means that it will get worse. Confronting leads to arguments, so what then?

The solution: try our latest chant that is helping concerned citizens bring change on our streets. Said with a smile, it has the perfect tone and gets the message across.

Try it and tell us. Tell others too. And also add on in the comments what kinds of litter you see most often. We'll add it to the series, because each time it circulates, it can empower another concerned citizen to take a step towards bringing change on our streets.

Because clean streets mean healthier cities and a prouder nation.





You stepped on it before you saw it - that's pet p**p and you know it is an awful experience if it's happened to you.Our...
23/09/2026

You stepped on it before you saw it - that's pet p**p and you know it is an awful experience if it's happened to you.

Our catch-phrase can prevent it - the next time you see a dog walker leaving a mess on the street, just smile and say 'Bro, don't throw!'.

Using humour and colloquial language does get a smile, and a higher chance of the message getting across: that our streets are everyone's responsibility to keep clean.

Whether it's litter, dumped waste or pet p**p, this chant works. Try it, tell us, and also tell us other kinds of litter we need to draw attention to.

Our 'tThrow series continues - and we hope it will help more people speak up for cleaner streets and a with friendly conversations that bring change on the ground.



Bro, don't throw! A catchy line that can be delivered with humour and a smile. It gets the immediate attention of the pe...
23/09/2026

Bro, don't throw! A catchy line that can be delivered with humour and a smile. It gets the immediate attention of the person addressed, and at the same time conveys that the action is not okay.

Our series evolves - this next one addresses those who dump bags of waste on the street, worse still wrapped in banned plastic. Why this is so wrong is not obvious to some. Our home may be free of the waste, but does the street need a free gift? That too, trapped in plastic to generate methane as the wet waste decomposes, directly impacting climate change. Adding filth to a beautiful street, then onward to destination landfill once it does get cleared. So many reasons not to dump, but also not to stay silent when we see someone toss such a bag.

'I don't dump waste, it's not my problem' is what many think. But each of us can indeed play a role to influence behaviour that makes our streets clean.

Let's use this new catch-phrase to bring change. Just smile and say 'Bro, don't throw' and the person usually smiles too because of the way you said it. Just that, as a first step, is good! And if you get to speak further, ideally loop them into the regular pick-up for the street, which they may not be aware of. Also explain about disposing waste in the right colour bucket, and why plastic bags are definitely not the way.

Most important, remember the smile. Adding in 'swachh bharat' also conveys the larger dream. So use this phrase and start changing habits with a smile. Brief and crisp if you prefer, or a longer friendly conversation if you have the time and the situation permits.

Stay tuned for the series and let us know what other kinds of waste you wish were seen less on our streets, so we can create a way to get attention around it. These posters are drawing attention to the ugly subject of litter and waste, and how we can take small steps to bring back our Beautiful Bharat.





‘Bro, don’t throw’ has the potential to be the phrase of the decade! Stay tuned for many cartoons as we kick off our ser...
22/09/2026

‘Bro, don’t throw’ has the potential to be the phrase of the decade! Stay tuned for many cartoons as we kick off our series.

There is so much litter everywhere, many are disturbed by it, and it is a great way to drive change on the ground! Most passersby don’t notice litter or just move on. The bros who throw (not restricted to males alone!) see silence as a licence to continue.

Would you like your streets to be spotless? We all do! Here’s what you can do the next time you see someone littering – just smile and say ‘Bro, don’t throw!’ The smile is important because it avoids an argument.

Odette Katrak says: I first tried this in 2021 when one of a group of students tossed a wafer packet on the pavement. The words just came naturally, and because this grey-haired lady said bro, they all burst into laughter. A pleasant conversation followed. I said it was such a beautiful stretch till that kachra landed. They agreed and promised to not litter again. Even better, I got them to promise they will use the ‘Bro, don’t throw’ phrase. Did they? I’m fairly sure that chain does continue. I have used it endless times since, always with a positive response.

Presenting this tip 5 years later, as a campaign for change and a useful way to bring awareness. Much is being said about civic sense. We play a role to make it clear that littering (or spitting, another favourite subject!) is not okay. Ignoring is no longer an option. Shouting angrily leads to unpleasant words.

The ‘Bro, don’t throw’ technique works! You’ll see it get favourable responses. The person is more receptive, and change more likely.

Bengaluru is readying for initiatives that clean our streets and make this a beautiful city once again. Many other cities have similar campaigns. Feel free to suggest this ‘Bro, don’t throw’ tactic as a way to alert a problem in a pleasant way. It does address incorrect behaviour without the negative fallouts.

Just remember to smile! (some images in our posters do not have a smile; we work without AI!)

And tell us in the comments what other kinds of litter you’d like us to cover.





Today is World Cleanup Day, a day when ordinary citizens jump in to do their bit for clean streets. Let’s remember that ...
20/09/2026

Today is World Cleanup Day, a day when ordinary citizens jump in to do their bit for clean streets. Let’s remember that the dream of a Beautiful Bharat is within our reach!

Our cities have so much beauty with flowering trees, vibrant streets, and shared spaces we all enjoy. Yet this dream is dimmed by litter or by waste dumped in drains or pavements, by spit stains on walls or trash burnt on street corners. Far better than needing cleanups is to not let the litter or waste hit the streets in the first place.

Change begins with each one of us. By ensuring waste from our homes is segregated and responsibly disposed, reducing what we generate and influencing others to do the same, we can spread the ripple that keeps our streets spotless. So that there's less to clean up.
And apart from ourselves never littering or spitting, we could also gently request others we see doing so - a simple smile with the words 'Swachh Bharat?' conveys the right message in a non-threatening tone, that helps create more awareness for responsible civic behaviour.

Together, let’s make the dream of a clean and Beautiful Bharat a reality. Cleaner streets lead to healthier cities and a prouder nation.




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