Nine tonnes of waste cleared as MCC revamps dumping spots
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) successfully cleared nine tonnes of waste from various dumping spots as part of its 'Swachhata Abhiyan–2026' campaign. The initiative included beautifying areas previously used for open urination and implementing strict monitoring to maintain cleanliness.
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Urban sanitation campaigns are essential for public health and improving the quality of life in rapidly growing cities.
The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has cleaned up and transformed several waste dumping spots and a location used for open urination as part of its ‘Swachhata Abhiyan–2026: 80 Garbage-Free Spots’ campaign organised to mark the 80th Independence Day.
At Ananthaswamy Park near the Nityotsava Kalyana Mantapa in Krishnamurthypuram, Ward 60 of Zone 2, around 60 people participated in the cleanliness drive and removed nearly six tonnes of waste. Former Mayor Purushotham, former corporators, Zone Assistant Commissioner Girish, Assistant Executive Engineer Meenakshi, MCC officials and staff, and residents took part in the drive.
On the T. Narasipur Main Road in Zone 9, around 30 people removed nearly two tonnes of waste. Officials and staff of Zone 9 and residents participated in the drive.
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