MCC warns against littering, use of plastic atop Chamundi Hills during Ashada festivities in Mysuru
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has warned that penalties will be imposed for littering and using banned single-use plastics on Chamundi Hills during the Ashada month festivities. Organizers distributing prasada are directed to provide color-coded bins for waste segregation and ensure thorough cleanup after events.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to preserve the environment and maintain cleanliness at a significant religious site during a period of high visitor traffic, addressing public health and ecological concerns in a culturally important area.
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has warned that penalties will be imposed on organisers found littering, using banned single-use plastic, or failing to clean up after distributing prasada on Chamundi Hills during the Ashada month festivities .
During Ashada month, MCC officials will keep conducting inspections regularly at the prasada distribution centres on Chamundi Hills to ensure compliance with waste management and cleanliness norms.
The MCC Commissioner said that penalties and legal action will be initiated against organisations and organisers found dumping waste indiscriminately.
With thousands of devotees visiting Chamundi Hill during Ashada, various organisations, trusts, donors, groups of people, and individuals distribute prasada , food, buttermilk, lassi, and drinking water. The MCC said the large turnout is likely to generate substantial quantities of food waste, leaf plates, paper cups, water bottles, packaging material, and other waste.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in