Namma Swachha Adakamaranahalli Grama Panchayat is an initiative by Himalaya Wellness in collaboration with the Panchayat officials and the NGO Let’s Be The Change. The project aims to transform Adakamaranahalli Grama Panchayat comprising Adakamaranahalli, Makali, and Harokyathanahalli villages into a clean, healthy, and a zero-dump community. This will be achieved by building a sustainable and circular waste management system through community participation, infrastructure development, and strong governance support.

The project’s inaugural event was held at the Himalaya Wellness campus in Makali on March 14, 2026, in the presence of President and Panchayat leaders, including E. Krishnappa, former MLC, along with the employees and leadership team of Himalaya Wellness Company. The event witnessed a plog run around Makali village, in which community residents and Himalaya employees participated in collecting and segregating dry waste. Door-to-door awareness on waste segregation was also initiated during the event.

Commenting on the initiative, KG Umesh, Director-Human Resources, Himalaya Wellness Company, shares, “At Himalaya Wellness Company, we believe that the health of our communities is linked to the well-being of the environment. With the Namma Swachha Adakamaranahalli initiative, we aim to promote sustainable practices at the grassroots level. By working with local leadership and community partners, the initiative encourages people to practice responsible waste management and waste segregation practices. We can thereby collectively work towards creating a positive change in our villages to make them a healthier place to live.”

The project, spread over a period of six months, will cover over 3,000 households and extend to commercial establishments in the surrounding communities. It will focus on the distribution of dustbin kits, building awareness, and enabling sustainable waste management practices across three villages. A kiosk will be established at a central location in the Panchayat to facilitate collection of segregated waste at source. Himalaya will engage with various stakeholders to develop Adakamaranahalli into a Model Panchayat that demonstrates effective waste management and circular economy practices.

Anirudh S Dutt, Founder and CEO, Let’s Be The Change, says, “In many communities, waste management breaks down simply because there is no consistent system for collection and segregation at the local level. What makes initiatives like this meaningful is the opportunity to work closely with residents and local leaders to build simple, workable solutions that fit the realities of village life. With the support of Himalaya Wellness Company and the Panchayat, we aim to demonstrate that when communities are involved from the start, even small behavioral shifts can lead to cleaner streets, healthier surroundings, and a more sustainable way of managing waste.”

About Himalaya Wellness Company:
In 1930, a young visionary by the name of Mr. M. Manal foresaw the benefits of herbal remedies while riding through the forests surrounding Dehradun. After diligently researching the science of the traditional field of Ayurveda, he decided to dedicate his life to creating products that would improve millions of lives across the world. Today, with a history spanning nine decades in herbal research, Himalaya is a brand that cares about not only enriching people’s lives but also the environment. With a ‘head-to-heel’ range of products, Himalaya aims to provide a holistic solution to everyday ailments.

Seeped in a legacy of researching Nature, Himalaya has successfully harnessed the science of Ayurveda through cutting-edge research to become a brand that is safe, gentle, and trustworthy. For more information, please visit: https://himalayawellness.in/

About Let’s Be The Change

Let’s Be The Change (LBTC) is a Bengaluru-based youth-led leading non-profit organisation founded in 2013 with the vision of building sustainable and community-driven waste management systems. LBTC works closely with citizens, local governments, schools, and corporate partners to promote responsible waste management practices and foster a low-waste lifestyle. Through initiatives such as community awareness programs, capacity-building workshops, and on-ground implementation projects, the organisation aims to strengthen citizen participation and create scalable models for sustainable cities and communities. LBTC also leverages technology-driven solutions to improve waste management systems by enabling better data tracking, monitoring of waste flows, and informed decision-making for communities and local authorities.