Public Participation Essential for a Clean and Healthy City: Bengaluru East Commissioner

Bengaluru East City Corporation conducted public awareness programmes under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 through community street plays and health awareness initiatives in Mahadevapura and K.R. Puram. The programmes focused on cleanliness, waste segregation, plastic reduction, environmental protection, and women’s health.

Key Details:

• Bengaluru East City Corporation organised awareness programmes on 28 May 2026 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0.

• Community street plays were conducted at:

Opposite Phoenix Mall, Mahadevapura

• K.R. Puram Market Area, K.R. Puram

• IEC (Information, Education and Communication) activities educated citizens about:

Proper waste segregation and disposal

• Environmental impact of single-use plastics

• Preventing roadside garbage dumping

• Maintaining cleanliness in public spaces

• Commissioner D.S. Ramesh emphasized the importance of public participation in building a cleaner and healthier city.

• Women’s health awareness sessions covered:

Menstrual hygiene management

• Personal hygiene practices

• Safe use of sanitary products

• Preventive healthcare measures

• Sanitary cups were distributed to women participants to promote sustainable menstrual hygiene practices.

• Awareness wall murals carrying messages on:

Clean Bengaluru

• Plastic-free initiatives

• Environmental conservation

• Water conservation

• Waste segregation

• Public responsibility

• were unveiled during the programme.