Tiruchi Corporation undertakes mass cleanup at Amma Mandapam
The Tiruchi Corporation has launched a massive cleanup operation at the Amma Mandapam bathing ghat ahead of the Aadi Perukku festival. The initiative includes waste management, improved lighting, and the provision of basic amenities for devotees.
Why it matters
Effective municipal management is essential for public health and safety during large-scale religious festivals held at public water bodies.
Ahead of the Aadi Perukku festival on August 3, the Tiruchi Corporation has launched a special cleanliness drive at the Amma Mandapam bathing ghat in Srirangam.
During the special cleaning operation, which began on Sunday, about 8 tonnes of waste was cleared from the ghat. The waste, consisting largely of discarded clothes and puja material, was segregated and disposed of. Around 50 sanitation workers had been engaged in the cleanup at Amma Mandapam while 15 to 20 workers have been deployed at other bathing ghats.
To maintain cleanliness throughout the festival, large garbage bins had been positioned across the bathing ghat, with tipper lorries kept on standby for continuous waste collection. A total of 94 sanitation workers, working in three shifts under the supervision of 12 inspectors, will oversee sanitation. Two medical teams have been stationed at the venue to provide immediate medical assistance if required.
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