Ramakrishna Mission carries out 9th cleanliness drives of Swacch Mangaluru

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 18 Oct 2016: Second week of 9 cleanliness drives of the 400 Abhiyans being organized by Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaluru took off on Sunday, October 16 at 9 different venues in city. About 700 volunteers took active part in these drives.

 

 

Kodialbail – Members of Prerana Team under the leadership of Sadananda Upadhyaya took up the cleanliness drive near PVS Circle. Swami Purnakamananda and Swami Jitakamananda of Ramakrishna Math, here jointly flagged-off the 11th drive. Different teams like Ragataranga, Lions Club Metro Gold and members of Leo Club joined them in the drive.

 

Bejai – Members of Mangalore Senior Citizen Club; Mangalore Seniors’ carried out the cleanliness drive in and around KSRTC Bus Stand. Swami Purnakamanandaof Ramakrishna mutt and Nagesh, secretary, Senior Citizens Forum jointly flagged-off the 12th drive. Swami opined that the zeal of the senior citizens will inspire the youngsters of today.

 

 

Kottara Chowki – The members of group, ‘Kumara Gym Friends,’ under leadership of Kiran Kumar cleaned the over bridge and surroundings of Kottara Chowki. Captain Ganesh Karnik and Shivakumar of Ramakrishna mutt flagged-off the 13th drive. JCB and tipper was used to clear the construction debris.

 

 

Nantoor – The members of ‘Havyaka Mahasabha’ cleaned the Nantoor-Padua locality. Swami Jitakamananda inaugurated the 14th drive. Cleanliness was carried on for 2 hours. Dr Rajendraprasad, G K Seraje, Venugopal, Ramachandra Bhat and others participated in the drive.

 

 

Kankanady – The students of Sahyadri Engineering College carried on the 15th drive in Kankanady area under the guidance of Sri Sheshappa Amin. Swami Dharmavratananda and Umashankar, dean of Sahyadri Engineering College flagged-off the drive.

 

 

Garodi – ‘Swacch Garodi for Swacch Mangalore’ group formed to create awareness among the public took up the cleanliness drives in Garodi area. MLA J R Lobo and corporator Asha D’Silva, flagged-off the 16th drive near Garodi. Swami Ekagamyananda of Ramakrishan mutt was present. Members of Team Garodi, Googly Cricketers, Nagori, Garodi Multi Gym, Billava Seva Samiti actively participated in the drive.

 

Padil – Swami Ekagamyanandaji & Sri Vasudev Kottari jointly flagged off the 17th cleanliness drive in front of Mahadevi Bhajana mandir. About 75 volunteers under the leadership of Sri Kodange Balakrishan Nayak carried out cleanliness work for about 3 hours.

 

Bendorewell – Bhandary Foundation has helped the Swacch Mangalore Abhiyan immensely. Students of Sahyadri Engineering College under the leadership of Umanath Kotekar cleaned the road leading from Bendorewell Circle to St Agnes College. Swami Dharmavratananda and Umashankar, Dean of Sahyadri Engineering College flagged-off the 18th Drive. Shreelatha UA convened the drive.

 

 

Hampankatta – Auto drivers of Krishna Bhavan Auto shelter dedicated their time and efforts in cleaning the Hampankatta Area under guidance of Dilraj Alva, convener of the Abhiyan. JCB and tippers were used to clear the heaps of garbage lying in the corners for years. Interlock tiles were re-laid in the footpath to help the pedestrians. Swami Chidambarananda flagged-off the drive.

 

Nitte Education Trust and MRPL are patronizing this 3rd phase of Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan.