Bengaluru South Corporation Issues SWM Directives and Reviews Census Work
The Bengaluru South Municipal Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh has issued strict directives to improve solid waste management operations and conducted a field inspection of ongoing census activities in JP Nagar.
Summary
The Bengaluru South Municipal Corporation Commissioner K. N. Ramesh has issued strict directives to improve solid waste management operations and conducted a field inspection of ongoing census activities in JP Nagar.
Key Details
- Authority: Bengaluru South Municipal Corporation
- Official: Commissioner K. N. Ramesh
- Date: April 17, 2026
Solid Waste Management Directives
- Bulk Waste Generators
Survey to identify bulk waste generators within corporation limits
- Ensure waste collection through authorized empanelled vendors
- Monitoring & Supervision
Daily performance tracking of Auto Tippers (ATs) and compactors
- Strict monitoring of attendance and duties of:
Marshals
- Link Workers
- Pourakarmika (PK) supervisors
- Contractor Accountability
Notices to be issued to underperforming contractors
- Recommendation for termination in case of continued poor performance
- Heavy fines to be imposed on individuals littering on roads
- Plastic Ban Enforcement
Frequent inspections of shops and commercial establishments
- Enforcement of single-use plastic ban
- Public awareness initiatives to be strengthened
- Waste Segregation
Emphasis on improving wet and dry waste segregation at source (household level)
- Meeting Participants
DGM and AGM of SWM department
- Officials and volunteers
Census Inspection Visit
- Location: Shakambari Nagar, JP Nagar
- Activity: Inspection of ongoing census work
House-listing process
- Block creation
- Instructions Issued
Ensure 100% accuracy in census data collection
- Avoid any lapses in execution
- Officials Present
Charge Officer Shri Manu Gowda
- Senior officials
