MAKE MYSURU GREENER, CLEANER & STRONGER

At Namma Mysore Foundation® (NMF), every rupee you donate becomes a seed of change—nurturing a cleaner, greener, and more culturally vibrant Mysuru. As a community-powered non-profit, your contributions directly support projects that benefit the environment, heritage conservation, and underserved communities.

How Your Donations Are Used

Your support fuels real-world impact:

• Solid Waste Management: Installation of smart bins, waste segregation drives in public spaces, and awareness programs in schools and colleges.

• Tree Plantation Drives: Gift-a-tree campaigns, green patch development in parks, and eco-restoration across Mysuru.

• Public Hygiene Projects: Construction and maintenance of clean, inclusive toilets like the Heritage Toilet at Town Hall—featuring baby care zones, wheelchair access, and sanitary facilities.

• Heritage Preservation: Surveys and restoration planning of over 200 heritage buildings in collaboration with institutions and the World Bank.

• Animal Welfare: Feeding and caring for stray animals, especially during crisis situations like COVID-19 lockdowns.

• Disaster Relief and Community Support: Distribution of ration kits, masks, sanitizers, and school supplies to vulnerable families and frontline workers.

What NMF Gives Back to Society

NMF proudly gives:

• Clean parks and rejuvenated green spaces

• Heritage walks and cultural awareness programs

• Waste awareness and zero-waste community models

• Public sanitation facilities for all

• Greener city corners filled with tree cover and birdlife

• Ongoing support to the underprivileged during emergencies

Key Focus Areas

They work across several core pillars:

• Heritage Preservation – Protecting approximately 200 historic structures in Mysuru

• Park Restoration – Maintaining public green spaces and lakes 

• Solid Waste Management – Drives like “Know Your Waste,” source segregation, eco‑products, e‑waste efforts, and educational campaigns 

• Nature & Wildlife Conservation – Ecosystem restoration and biodiversity protection 

• Planting Hope – Tree‑planting and greening initiatives 

• Philanthropy Work – Community aid during crises like COVID‑19, including food, masks, sanitizers, and support for stray animals

Projects & Highlights

• Heritage Toilet at Town Hall – A public facility built with both Indian and Western toilets, baby-care amenities, wheelchair access, and more (completed March 2023)

• Dry Waste & Wet Waste Collection Drives – Active segregation campaigns in partnership with institutions (e.g., Chamundi Hill, Mysuru City Corporation, NCC students)

• World Bank Heritage Walk – Guided exploration with World Bank representatives identifying heritage sites in need of attention back in April 2025

• Future‑Ready Proposals – Plans include smart bins, solar-powered bus stops, green selfie spots (e.g., Maharani Kempananajammanni selfie point)

Recent Updates (2024–2025)

• In May–June 2025, NMF engaged with local authorities (Chamundi Hill development body, Mysuru City Corporation, University leadership) to expand waste‑management coverage 

• April 2025:

  • Met Mysuru University officials for dry-waste initiatives

  • Organized the World Bank heritage walk

  • Cleaned Chamundi Hill area and installed dustbins

Get Involved

The website invites engagement through:

• Membership

• Volunteering

• Donations (eligible for tax exemption under 80G)

• Gifting programs — including trees, benches, and memorial tree saplings in local parks