Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Along with Karnataka Forest department inaugurates Garden litter composting unit at Madiwala Lake

Bengaluru, June 6, 2017: The Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI) project for garden litter composting by the lake shore was inaugurated today at Madiwala Lake. Sri K Devadas, Corporator, BTM Ward no 176, Sri K S Sugara, IFS, PCFF – Head of Forest Force, Govt. of Karnataka and Mr R K Shenoy, Senior Vice President, Robert Bosch declared the facility open.

This environmental initiative from Bosch is in partnership with the Karnataka Forest Department and Regreen Ventures Pvt Ltd. It falls under the purview of the Forest Department, who is the primary stakeholder for a larger initiative of making Madiwala Lake a Biodiversity Park. Being RBEI’s first Public Private Partnership project, it is noteworthy that this CSR initiative is a self-sustaining model for lake maintenance, and citizen benefit.

Speaking on the occasion, R K Shenoy, Senior Vice President, RBEI, said, “We believe that such development projects play an important role in urban development and also align with GOI’s Swachh Bharat campaign. We hope this replicable model for decentralized waste management will pave the way for others to join us in the rejuvenation of Madiwala Lake.”

The event was also attended by:

• Saswati Mishra, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forest, Bangalore Circle
• Dipika Bajpai, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forest, Bengaluru Urban
• Anur Reddy, IFS, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Wildlife

Handled at source: The project handles waste at source itself. Leaf waste generated on the foreshore of the lake is mulched, composted, and disposed on the foreshore of the lake; the compost is distributed to citizens. About four people will be engaged initially to look into everyday activities such as collection of leaves, functioning of the composting unit, sale of the compost etc. In the long run, with expansion, this will lead to a self-sustaining model that can be replicated with ease. Bosch intends to support more such projects going forward, depending on the outcome of this project.

About RBEI:

Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited is a 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, one of the world's leading global supplier of technology and services, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT and Business Solutions. With over 18,000 associates, it’s the largest software development centre of Bosch, outside Germany, indicating that it is the Technology Powerhouse of Bosch in India with a global footprint and presence in US, Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

About Bosch in India

In India, Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch has in India the largest development center outside Germany, for end to end engineering and technology solutions. The Bosch Group operates in India through nine companies, viz, Bosch Limited, Bosch Chassis Systems India Limited, Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Private Limited, Bosch Rexroth India Limited, Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited, Bosch Electrical Drives India Private Limited, BSH Home Appliances Private Limited, ETAS Automotive India Private Ltd. and Robert Bosch Automotive Steering India Pvt. Ltd. In India, Bosch set-up its manufacturing operation in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 15 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. Bosch Group in India employs over 30,000 associates and generated consolidated revenue of about ₨.17,022 crores in 2015 of which ₨. 12,100 crores from third party. The Group in India has close to 14,000 research and development associates.

In India, Bosch Limited is the flagship company of the Bosch Group. It earned revenue of over ₨. 10,415 crores (1.4 billion euros) in 2015-16. Additional information can be accessed at www.boschindia.com

About Bosch Group

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 375,000 associates worldwide. The company generated sales of 70.6 billion euros in 2015. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing and sales network covers some 150 countries. The basis for the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. Bosch employs 55,800 associates in research and development at 118 locations across the globe. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to deliver innovations for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.”

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