Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan Attracts 1000 volunteers
Mangaluru: Third week of 13 cleanliness drives of the 400 Abhiyans being organized by Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru took off on Sunday, the 23rd October at 13 different venues in Mangaluru. About 1000 volunteers took active part in these drives.
20. Karangalpady – In the presence of Vasudev M R, President of Subrahmanya Sadana the 20th drive was flagged in front of Subrahmanya Sadana by Swami Chidambarananda of Ramakrishna Math and Prakash Salian, Corporator, MCC. The surroundings of Jal Road, Subrahamnya Sadana were thoroughly cleaned. Srikanth Rao, Manish Rao, Ranganath Kini and several others actively participated in the drive.
21. Kavoor – 21st cleanliness drive was conducted in front of BGS school in Kavoor under the leadership of Sri Sudhakar Kavoor. Swami Ekagamyanandaji of Ramakrishna Math & Madhukiran, MCC, Corporator jointly flagged off the drive. Both sides of the road were cleaned. The volunteers also renovated, repainted the neglected bus shelter. They have also repainted a direction board.
22. St Agnes College – The students of Sahyadri Engineering College cleaned all the three sides of St Agnes College circle. J R Lobo, MLA flagged off the drive. Prof. Umashankar & Prof. Sheshappa Amin guided the students in the drive. Srilatha, AOO of Sahyadri College and Prakash Garodi led the team of students in cleaning the area.
23. Mangala Nagar – The members of “Sharada Mahila Vrinda” cleaned the Mangala Nagar area and the surroundings of Ramakrishna Math. Swami Dyutimayanandaji and Br Nishchay of Ramakrishna Math guided the volunteers. Sathyavathi coordinated the drive.
24. Derebail – The members of Bhagyajyothi Seva Samithi and Derebail citizens took up the cleanliness drive in the Derebail area. Pradeep Kumar Kalkur, President of Kannada Sahitya Parishat flagged off the drive along with Seetharam. About 80 volunteers actively participated in the drive. Jagadeesh Shetty, Lakshman Devadiga, Raghav Konchady and others participated in the drive.
25. Yeyyadi – Team led by Shubhoday Alva under the banner “Friends Forever” carried out the cleanliness drive in Airport Road, Yeyyadi area for 2 hours from 7:30 am. Ashok Kumar Hegde and Devadas Alva jointly flagged off the drive.
26. Thokkottu – Members of Paramjyothi Manava Seva Smaithi, Devotes of Uma Maheshwari Temple and members of Veera Maruti Vyayama Shala carried out the cleanliness drive in Thokkottu area for 2 hours. Swami Dharmavratanandaji of Ramakrishna Math flagged off the drive. Manohar Prabhu coordinated the drive.
27. Konaje – “Swacch mangalagangotri” was carried out in the Mangalore University premises by hundreds of zealous students for 2 hours. Capt. Ganesh Karnik and Harish Achar jointly flagged off the drive.
28. Landlinks – The members of Matridhama Seva Samaithi carried out Swacch Landlinks for Swacch Mangaluru. Rajesh, Member, MCC and Krishnarajaiah jointly flagged the drive at 7.30 am. Vedavathi, Vidya Shenoy, Shambhavi of Matri Dhama along with several other zealous volunteers cleaned the area in Landlinks. K V Sathyanara coordinated the drive.
29. Deralakatte – In association with Justice K S Hegde Medical Academy the cleanliness drive was carried on in Deralakatte area. Dr N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor, Nite university flagged off the drive. Capt. Ganesh Karnik was the chief Guest. Dr Satish Bhandary, Satish Rao and others took an active art in the drive. About 200 medical & Paramedical students of the institute participated in the drive.
30. Car Street – The devotees of Sri Gokarna Math, Car street under the leadership of Naresh Kini carried out the cleanliness drive in the car street area using JCB, tipper etc. The construction debris laying in the area for several months was thoroughly cleaned during the drive. Basti Venkatesh Shenoy & several others participated in the drive.
31. Kolya – The devotees of Sri Kshetra Kolya & friends and well-wishers carried out “Swacch Kolya” for 2 hours. Swami Dharmaratanandaji flagged off the drive. Hundreds of devotees volunteered in cleaning the kolya area off the plastic garbage lying in the area and the highway.
32. Merlapadavu – the students of Srinivasa Institte of technology 7 villagers of Merlapadavu near Valachil carried out the cleanliness drive for 2 hours. Prof. Mahesh K B guided the volunteers in the cleanliness drive.
About 1000 volunteers carried out the Swacchata Abhiyan in about 13 areas of Mangalore city on 23rd October Sunday for nearly 2 hours under the aegis of Ramakrishna Mission, Mangalore.
Similar to vanamahotsava in 80s, we are witnessing the birth of another great campaign that would change Bharatha for better. Sri Modiji’s leadership is making a clear difference. This is slowly going to change the way people think and behave in public places. As always, good to see Capt. Karnik.
It’s unfortunate to see a total absence of participation from minority groups purely based on religious affiliation. Don’t they realize that making our city cleaner is a good thing? Let’s hope that they see the bigger picture and start working towards a better Bharatha.
good initiative. Its not a one day job. All people must be sensitised not to litter the surroundings.
they should treat public property as their own – not ” its not my concern!”