Bengaluru: Bengaluru North City Corporation cleared 197 tonnes of construction debris and imposed penalties of ₹2,17,700 on the first day of its Ward One campaign on November 1, covering 23 km of roads across seven wards, the corporation said.
Crews filled 21 potholes and repaired 0.8 km of footpaths, while 32 public complaints were resolved on the spot, according to the corporation’s first-day figures. The corporation had earlier set a November 7 deadline for Ward One repairs and pending khata work.
Seven wards covered in Bengaluru North
The campaign was launched on the directions of Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and under the guidance of Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar. One ward was listed from each division:
- Vidyaranyapura: Ward 14, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar
- Byatarayanapura: Ward 17, Jakkur
- Sarvagnanagar: Ward 23, Hennur
- Pulikeshinagar: Ward 47, Pulikeshinagar
- Yelahanka: Ward 5, Yelahanka New Town
- Hebbal: Ward 57, Bhoopasandra
- Dasarahalli: Ward 67, Shettihalli
What the first day’s work involved
The corporation reported the following work on November 1:
- 22 garbage black spots cleared and 11 tonnes of garbage removed
- 80 construction debris collection points cleared
- 33 footpath obstructions removed and 3 junctions improved
- 0.6 km of roadside drains desilted
- 28 parks cleaned and planting taken up at 2 locations
- 214 unauthorised flex boards, banners and posters removed
- 52 vehicles removed
- 25 tree branches pruned and 2 tonnes of tree residue removed
Machines and staff deployed
The corporation reported 531 personnel on the campaign. Machinery included 44 tractors, 12 trucks, 10 JCBs, 9 autos, 5 jetting machines, 2 tippers, 4 power-spray machines and 8 manual-spray machines, along with 6 other departmental vehicles and machines.
Penalties on 68 trades
The ₹2,17,700 in penalties was imposed on 68 inspected trades for violations related to improper solid waste management and non-compliance with waste management rules, the corporation said. It did not name the trades.
Departments involved
The corporation said the campaign involves BESCOM, BWSSB, BMRCL, the Bangalore Development Authority, the traffic and law and order police, and the forest, horticulture, health and lakes departments, among others. It said work under the campaign will continue, with a focus on cleanliness, safer roads, better footpaths and civic amenities.
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