Footpath Walk Drive Covers 72.68 km Across North City Corporation on Day 5

On Day 5 of the Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 Mega Cleanliness Drive, Bengaluru North City Corporation organized footpath walk activities across all divisions. A total of 2,839 participants walked 72.68 km to identify pedestrian obstacles and improve walkability across the city.

Key Details

• As part of Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, a week-long “Mega Cleanliness Drive for a Beautiful City” is being conducted across 7 divisions of North City Corporation from March 1, 2026.

• On Day 5 (March 5, 2026), a Footpath Walk (Pedestrian Walk Audit) was conducted across all wards.

• 2,839 participants including RWAs, citizens, volunteers, and students participated in the programme.

• Participants walked a total distance of 72.68 km to inspect footpaths and identify pedestrian obstacles.

• Citizens were instructed to:

Walk along designated pedestrian routes

• Identify obstacles forcing pedestrians onto roads

• Document issues with photographs for further action.

Dasarahalli Division Walk

• The Commissioner Sri Pommala Sunil Kumar led the walk along Hesaraghatta Main Road.

• The event was conducted in the presence of Project Wakaloora Coordinator Arun Pai, Joint Commissioner Pallavi, AGM Lohith, and students from Saptagiri and Dhanvantari Colleges.

• Around 200–250 participants walked approximately 4 km in this division.

Division-wise Footpath Walk Details

• Byatarayanapura Division:

17 km walk

• 760 participants

• 42 obstacles identified

• Dasarahalli Division:

4 km walk

• 200–250 participants

• 13–14 obstacles identified

• Hebbal Division:

13.06 km walk

• 809 participants

• 23 obstacles identified

• Pulikeshinagar Division:

8.8 km walk

• 285 participants

• 22 obstacles identified

• RR Nagar Division:

6.61 km walk

• 100 participants

• 2 obstacles identified

• Yelahanka Division:

3.6 km walk

• 200 participants

• No obstacles identified

• Sarvagnanagara Division:

19.07 km walk

• 435 participants

• 28 obstacles identified

• Total obstacles identified across divisions: 131 minor issues.

Participants noted that most footpaths were clean, green, and suitable for walking, though some minor improvements were suggested.

Milestone Achieved

• With today’s walk of 72.68 km, the total footpath walk distance conducted so far within North City Corporation limits has reached 112.68 km.

Programme Objective

• The Project Wakaloora initiative is a collaborative effort between GBA and citizens to:

Identify walkable pedestrian infrastructure

• Encourage safe walking environments

• Promote a vision of “Walkable Bengaluru”.

Important Dates / Deadlines

• Day 5 Footpath Walk: March 5, 2026

• Mega Cleanliness Drive Duration: March 1–7, 2026