Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) has successfully concluded a massive eight-hour cleanliness drive, collecting an impressive 599 tonnes of waste across its seven divisions. Sarvagnanagar Assembly Constituency emerged as the standout performer, clinching the first prize of ₹1 lakh for its exceptional contribution to the city’s cleanliness mission.
The extensive drive, spearheaded by BNCC Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar, covered approximately 95 km of roads spanning Hebbal, Pulikeshinagar, Sarvagnanagar, Yelahanka, Byatarayanapura, Dasarahalli, and Rajarajeshwari Nagar.
The initiative aimed to incentivize civic officials and zones for their dedication to maintaining urban hygiene. Awards were established to recognize top-performing divisions, with winners chosen after rigorous inspections. Constituencies were evaluated based on the quality and effectiveness of their cleaning processes. Inspections were conducted transparently, involving Chief Engineers, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), and local organizations to foster community participation.
The scope of work was comprehensive, encompassing the removal of diverse debris, silt, tree branches, and the meticulous cleaning of roads, footpaths, medians, parks, and stormwater drains.
This large-scale operation involved the mobilization of over 4,200 pourakarmikas and volunteers. The collected waste breakdown highlights the extensive cleanup: 275 tons of construction debris, 210 tons of dry waste, 86 tons from vacant plots, and 28 tons of discarded household items removed from footpaths.
The top three constituencies were recognized in a special ceremony. Sarvagnanagar received ₹1,00,000, Byatarayanapura secured the second prize of ₹50,000, and Yelahanka was awarded ₹25,000 for its third-place finish. Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar emphasized that the campaign’s primary goals were to foster a cleaner environment and significantly enhance public awareness and participation in maintaining city hygiene.