Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has launched an ambitious ’80 Garbage-Free Spots’ campaign to eliminate garbage vulnerable points (GVPs) across the city as part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day. The initiative aims to transform 80 identified garbage hotspots into clean and well-maintained public spaces through sustained cleanliness drives.
The campaign was inaugurated on Tuesday with a special sanitation drive at a garbage vulnerable point near Freedom Park on Chamaraja Double Road, where accumulated solid waste was removed and the area restored as a garbage-free zone.
Campaign inaugurated by MCC Commissioner
MCC Commissioner M.K. Savita launched the initiative by joining civic workers in clearing waste from the site, highlighting the corporation’s commitment to improving cleanliness and maintaining a healthier urban environment.
The campaign is intended to eliminate chronic garbage dumping points while encouraging residents to take greater responsibility for keeping public spaces clean.
Officials said the programme forms part of the corporation’s broader efforts to enhance sanitation standards and create a cleaner Mysuru ahead of the Independence Day celebrations.
Volunteers and civic groups join drive
The cleanliness campaign witnessed active participation from MCC officials and several voluntary organisations working towards environmental conservation and civic awareness.
Representatives from Mysore Grahakara Parishat, Clean Mysuru Group, Mysuru Travels Association, Dattagalli Clean Foundation, and GSS joined the drive alongside sanitation workers.
The collaborative effort focused on removing accumulated waste, improving the surroundings and creating awareness among the public about responsible waste disposal.
Officials participate in sanitation drive
A number of senior civic officials took part in the inaugural programme.
Among those present were Additional Deputy Commissioner Veena, Superintending Engineer Sindhu, Chief Accounts Officer Shwetha, Executive Engineers Madhusudhan, Srinivas and Mohan, Executive Engineer (Environment) Mrutyunjaya K.S., assistant executive engineers, environmental engineers, health inspectors, supervisors and civic workers.
Their participation underscored the civic body’s commitment to achieving the campaign’s objective of making Mysuru cleaner and more sustainable.
More drives planned across the city
The MCC has planned to continue the campaign by covering garbage vulnerable points in different parts of the city over the coming weeks.
The next phase of the programme is scheduled to be held near Five Lights Circle on Dawood Khan Road on Wednesday at 6.30 am.
Officials have appealed to residents, volunteers, educational institutions, resident welfare associations and social organisations to participate in large numbers and support the initiative.
Focus on public participation
The corporation believes that sustained public participation is essential for the long-term success of the campaign.
By involving citizens, volunteers and civic organisations, the MCC aims not only to remove existing garbage dumps but also to prevent fresh waste accumulation at vulnerable locations through awareness and community ownership.
The ’80 Garbage-Free Spots’ campaign is expected to play a key role in improving sanitation, enhancing the city’s appearance and reinforcing Mysuru’s reputation as one of Karnataka’s cleanest urban centres ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.