[Hybrid] India, September 27, Ask Maps for Sustainable Spots in Baner Hills

[TusharSuradkar]

2 Years ago, local guides planted a sapling on Baner Hills in Pune on World Environment Day.

We visit there every year to check its health and growth.

Local guides in Pune will visit Baner Hills on Saturday to check the sapling this year as well.

Please join us in person and online

We will also use the Ask Maps feature to extend our eco-friendly journey by discovering businesses and community spots that align with sustainability.

Here are some categories we plan to explore:

Organic Cafés & Restaurants
Places serving farm-to-table meals, organic teas, or millet-based menus.

Zero-Waste & Refill Stores
Shops offering package-free groceries, refill stations for detergents, and sustainable household goods.

Eco-Conscious Fashion Boutiques
Stores selling clothing made from organic cotton, bamboo, or recycled fabrics.

Solar & Renewable Energy Providers
Local businesses offering solar panel installations or energy-efficient appliances.

Community Composting & Recycling Centers
Drop-off points for e-waste, plastics, or composting hubs for kitchen scraps.

Nurseries & Plant Shops
Especially those promoting native species, medicinal plants, or balcony gardening kits.

Cycling & Green Transport Rentals
Bicycle rental stations or electric scooter providers encouraging low-carbon travel.

Handicraft & Upcycled Goods Markets
Local artisans selling products made from recycled or repurposed materials.

Date: 27 September 2026
Day: Saturday
Time: 2 pm
Meeting Point: Shiv Smarak Google Maps

Online Meeting: 3 pm

[TitikMariati]

Sukses selalu njih bapak @TusharSuradkar

[fachrie230]

Great initiative @TusharSuradkar, good luck for meet up.

[Annaelisa]

An die Baumpflanzung durch euch alle kann ich mich noch gut erinnern und bin gespannt, was aus dem Baum geworden ist. @TusharSuradkar
Für das Treffen ist ein großartiges Programm geplant, ich wünsche euch alles Gute dafür.

[rosaleesha]

All the best @TusharSuradkar for the meet up. If possible I’ll try to come too

[_aviralagrawal]

Great initiative @TusharSuradkar sir ! Love the idea of discovering sustainable spots through Maps

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, @TitikMariati
If you have time, please join us online at 3 pm India time on Sunday, 27th Sept

[TusharSuradkar]

Looking forward @rosaleesha

If you have lesser time, please join us for tea and snacks at the foot of Baner Hills at 4 pm

At 2 pm we will start ascending the hill.

[TitikMariati]

Baik Bapak @TusharSuradkar , semoga kali ini saya mendapatkan rezeki waktu luang agar dapat bergabung dengan Bapak dan teman-teman di pertemuan virtual nanti. Terima kasih Bapak atas ajakannya. Saya senang sekali

[Ssiddharth2000]

Loved the agenda for this meet-up @TusharSuradkar my best wishes

[TitikMariati]

Permisi bapak @TusharSuradkar , saya mohon izin bertanya njih bapak,?
Tidak apa-apa ya mohon saya di ajarin Bapak.

Saya kan sudah mengunduh aplikasi GM / Google meet tersebut ya Bapak. Sejak perdana Bapak mau ngajakin pertemuan virtual kapan waktu itu. Nah , sejujurnya kenapa saya tidak jadi ikut? Saya tidak bisa bapak hahahaha ini malu sih cuma saya harus belajar .
Bapak ajarin saya ya bapak mau yaaa

Saya kira caranya tidak jauh berbeda dengan Zoom. Karena sejak beberapa tahun saya selalu menggunakan Zoom dan belum pernah menggunakan GM.

Dan baru saja saya verifikasi dan hasilnya seperti ini. Terus kalau sudah begini, bagaimana Bapak cara saya bergabungnya ?
Maaf ya bapak sekalian merepotkan ini . Terima kasih sebelum dan sesudahnya.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you @TitikMariati

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks a lot @fachrie230

We will also explore cafes nearby that have sustainable business practices

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, @Annaelisa.

After the meetup 2 years ago, I visited the sapling during the summer months to water it. In the initial days, the plant needs more care. Planting is not enough. The sapling needs care all year.

Many other residents also climb up the hills during summer to look after their saplings.

We planted a Banyan Tree, which grows very little in the initial years, mostly spreading roots underground. Then, all of a sudden, one year it grows into a tall and wide tree.

I hope to look after the sapling until it can survive on its own. Till then, we continue to visit it yearly by hosting a meetup

My dream is to see birds make nests in the grown-up tree.

[TusharSuradkar]

Hi @rosaleesha

Looking forward to seeing you at Banner Hills

It is a very picturesque place with amazing nature to spend time on top of the hills and among the greenery.

I am sure you will feel relaxed in the green hills.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, dear @_aviralagrawal.

I am curious about where Ask Maps leads us on this sustainability journey

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, @Ssiddharth2000

I am curious about where Ask Maps leads us on this sustainability journey

[TusharSuradkar]

Hi @TitikMariati

This is the correct.
The first step is to install the Google Meet app on your mobile.

On Sunday, at 4:30 pm Indonesia Time,
Please click this link:

Google Meet meeting

[TitikMariati]

Baik Bapak @TusharSuradkar , terima kasih kembali ya

[TitikMariati]

Oalah jadi tinggal klik saja?
Baik Bapak @TusharSuradkar , saya akan mencobanya. Jika bisa ?
Hahahahahha kali pertama saya bisa?
Halaaaah besuknya saya akan ikut bergabung lagi orang sudah lancar
Sekali lagi terima kasih ya Bapak. Hal sederhana jika tidak belajar tentu tidak akan bisa .