In a significant push for urban cleanliness, the Sri Ambamaheshwari Seva Trust in Mangaluru is set to roll out a structured door-to-door waste collection service for 1,000 households in the Mulihitlu area. This initiative falls under the second cluster of the trust's broader 'Awake Kudla' civic improvement concept, which aims to tackle persistent issues of waste and traffic management in the coastal city.
Awake Kudla: A Decade of Civic Action Expands
Trust general secretary Umanath Kotian revealed the details to reporters, highlighting the organization's ten-year history of collaborating with various city departments. The 'Awake Kudla' program itself was formally inaugurated on April 4 by the then-deputy commissioner Mullai Muhilan, accompanied by a dedicated mobile application for citizens to report problems.
To galvanize community participation, a Cluster-2 Awake Kudla awareness programme is scheduled for launch on Thursday. The event will be graced by Swami Yugeshanandaji of Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru. Following the launch, door-to-door campaigns will sweep through the Port, Cantonment, and Attavar wards. This collaborative effort involves the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), city traffic police, and several NGOs.
The awareness drive will focus on multiple civic fronts:
- Scientific waste management practices
- Traffic rule compliance and safety
- Identification and reporting of potholes & accident black spots
- Promotion of greenery and overall cleanliness
Detailed Blueprint for Waste Collection in Mulihitlu
The cornerstone of this new phase is the systematic waste collection project in Mulihitlu, located within MCC limits. Umanath Kotian outlined a meticulous segregation and processing plan:
Daily collections will cover dry and wet waste from the 1,000 designated homes. Weekly collections are planned for specialized categories like green waste (garden trimmings), e-waste, and medical waste. The trust aims to commence this service before January 15.
The wet waste will be transported to the MCC's central waste management unit at Pachanady. Dry waste, on the other hand, will undergo further segregation at the trust's facility to recover materials for recycling and reuse, promoting a circular economy model.
Beyond Waste: Holistic Ward Development
Trust member Manjula explained that the awareness programme volunteers will do more than just educate. They will actively identify problematic black spots and potholes during their visits to houses and shops. Subsequently, with the MCC's support, concrete initiatives will be taken to clear these black spots and repair the damaged roads, enhancing safety and aesthetics.
In a separate but related community welfare effort, trust member Nayana announced a workshop on competitive exams for government jobs. Scheduled for February 8 at the Ramakrishna Math in Mangaluru, this workshop is intended to benefit aspiring youth from both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
The announcement was made in the presence of trust president Seetharam A, underscoring the organization's commitment to multifaceted social service. This integrated approach under 'Awake Kudla' signifies a promising step towards a cleaner, safer, and more opportunity-rich Mangaluru.
