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Prestige Group Adopts 1.25 Lakh Native Saplings in Major Green Push for Bengaluru

By TheCSRUniverse Team Published 30 Jun 2026

Bengaluru, June 30, 2026: Prestige Group has adopted 1.25 lakh native saplings under the Government of Karnataka and Bengaluru Development Authority's (BDA) Bengaluru Urban Ecological Restoration Mission, marking what the company describes as one of the largest private environmental commitments made to the city.

The initiative forms a key part of the Group's broader Prestige Green Promise — One Million Trees for Bengaluru campaign, which aims to support a greener and more climate-resilient city.

As part of the commitment, Prestige Group has taken on responsibility for nurturing and maintaining the saplings over the next three years across 25 acres near Challaghatta. The company says the multi-year maintenance approach is intended to ensure long-term ecological impact rather than a one-time plantation drive. The initiative also supports the Karnataka government's wider mission to plant 15 lakh native trees across the state.

Irfan Razack, Chairman & Managing Director, Prestige Group, said: "Bengaluru has given Prestige its identity for nearly four decades. As we continue to shape the city's skyline, we believe we have an equal responsibility to strengthen its ecological future. Prestige Green Promise is not merely a tree plantation programme- it is a long-term commitment to restore Bengaluru's green heritage. By adopting and maintaining 1.25 lakh native saplings for the next three years, we are ensuring these trees survive and flourish. Our vision is simple: not just to plant a million trees, but to create a lasting environmental legacy that future generations of Bangaloreans will inherit with pride."

Nirbhay Lumde, Senior Vice-President, ESG & Sustainability, Prestige Group, added: "Environmental sustainability is most meaningful when commitments extend beyond a single day of planting. Our participation in the Bengaluru Urban Ecological Restoration Mission reflects Prestige's belief that long-term stewardship is essential to achieving measurable ecological outcomes. We hope this initiative inspires businesses and communities to play an active role in restoring Bengaluru's green cover."

Prestige Group, which has shaped Bengaluru's skyline for nearly four decades, says it is now turning equal attention to the city's environmental future. Through the Prestige Green Promise, the company is investing in biodiversity restoration, urban climate resilience, and long-term afforestation efforts.

The initiative is positioned as one of India's most ambitious long-term urban ecological programmes led by a private real estate developer, with Prestige Group aiming to contribute to making Bengaluru one of the country's greenest metropolitan cities.