Mangaluru, 02 Sep: Ramakrishna Mission carried out 39th voluntary cleaning under 5th phase of Swacchata Abhiyan at Urwa Boloor locality, here on Sunday, September 1.
It was flagged-off in front of Urwa New Market Complex by Mangaluru DCP Giri.
Swami Ekagamyananda welcomed the gathering. Subhashchandra, Prof Sheshappa Amin, Smitha Shenoy, Vasanthi Nayak, Madhuchandra Adyanthaya, Prof Satish Bhat, Kiran Fernandes, Pravin Shetty and other volunteers were present.
Speaking on the occasion, Arunangshu Giri said, ‘Mangalore is known for cleanliness. The people of coastal region are educated and enlightened compared to other parts of the state. They always give importance to cleanliness. Such Abhiyans as this give boost to cleanliness. We shall give all necessary support and cooperation to these Abhiyans from our department. I wish this Abhiyan success.’
Cleanliness: Four spots were identified and were taken up for cleanliness. Heap of garbage lying beside Koragajja temple in Urwa was removed. Secondly the spot behind Urwa Market was cleared off the debris and garbage by using JCB. Third spot near Sultan Battery was also cleaned by removing garbage and dirt lying for days together. A spot near the drains in Alake was also cleared off the heaps of garbage. The front portion of Urwa Market and the nearby roads were cleaned. Umanath Kotekar and Dilraj Alva guided the volunteers. Students of Nitte Physiotherapy Institute participated in the Abhiyan. Subhoday Alva, Suresh Shetty and others visited nearby shops and houses and created awareness about hygiene and distributed handbills. Cleaning of compound walls of Wenlock Hospital and University College at Hampankatta containing the art forms and graphics on cleanliness was continued this week too.
Magic Show for Cleanliness: Ramakrishna Mission Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan is organizing special programme of Magic Shows for Cleanliness in several schools of Udupi District. World famous magician Kudroli Ganesh and his team has already performed such shows in 95 schools of Udupi District. Significance of cleanliness, Waste to wealth, Importance of reuse and recycle and many other issues pertaining to cleanliness are taught through these shows. They are liked by children everywhere for its entertaining and educative value. As last year, this year also 100 shows will be organized.
Swacchata Spardha: Under Swacch Manas Abhiyan, Swacchata Spardha competitions were held in about 120 schools in August. About 11,000 students participated in these competitions. Drawing and painting competition on the theme, Swacch Manas – Swacch Bharath and Essay Competitions on the theme, Cleanliness – Role and responsibilities of students were held. About 65 resource persons coordinated these competitions. Ranjan Bellarpady, convener of Swacch Manas Abhiyan guided them.
MRPL is sponsoring all these drives and programmes.