The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) will give away around 10,000 plants to passengers and visitors (one per individual) from June 5. A release from the BIAL, the operator of the airport, said it was taking up various infrastructure projects in the vicinity of the airport and several trees and shrubs that are in the path of the expansion will be safely transplanted to other locations, while other plants that cannot be reused will be given away to public for free. The distribution of plants will begin on Wednesday to mark World Environment Day.
The release states, “ All passengers and visitors to the airport can sign-up by registering on https://bengaluruairport.co/Adopt-A-Plant/ or refer to the airport’s social media platforms @BLRAirport, or provide details on site to collect their plant at The Quad by BLR.
A variety of plants will be available, including Rhoeo (oyster plant), Tradescantia Pallida Purpurea (purple heart), Tradescantia Zebrina (inch plant), Zephyranthes Candida (white lilly) and Zephyranthes rosea (pink lilly).”
