Photos from the special cleanliness drive at KR Market in Bengaluru. Photo: GBA
Bengaluru: A special cleanliness drive at KR Market and its surrounding areas in the Chamarajpet Division ahead of Deepavali cleared a total of 150 tonnes of waste over four days, from November 8 to 11, Bengaluru Central City Corporation said on Wednesday.
Venkatachalapathi R., Additional Commissioner (Development) of the corporation, said dedicated teams and machinery were deployed to ensure the swift removal of large quantities of flower, fruit, vegetable, plastic and other festival-related waste, including discarded puja materials, accumulating in the KR Market area.
Tonnes cleared each day
Under the drive, 30 tonnes of waste were cleared on the first day, 35 tonnes on the second, 45 tonnes on the third and 40 tonnes on the fourth, taking the total to 150 tonnes, according to the corporation.
A JCB machine and additional compactor vehicles were deployed every day. Three compactor vehicles were used on the first day, three on the second, four on the third and three on the fourth to collect and transport the waste.
Assistant General Managers, Marshal Supervisors, Marshals, Junior Health Inspectors, Pourakarmika Supervisors and Pourakarmikas took part in the drive, and staff were stationed at various locations to prioritise the removal of the waste accumulated in the market, the corporation said.
Along with clearing the festival waste, continuous monitoring is being carried out to maintain cleanliness in the coming days as well. Mr Venkatachalapathi appealed to traders and members of the public to cooperate by disposing of waste only at designated locations and refraining from littering in public spaces.
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