Swacchata Abhiyan by RK Mission: Week 27
Swacchata Abhiyan by RK Mission: Week 27
June 10: The Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) Swacchata Abhiyan’s 27th Shramadan of 5 th phase was carried out June 9, Sunday.
Both sides of the National Highway in Jeppinamogaru were filled with construction debris and plastic waste which was a nuisance to the public. Today the whole area was cleaned. Senior volunteers in two groups cleaned the surroundings of old bus stand. Second team of volunteers cleaned the area around newly erected bus stand. Team members of Swacch Yekkur under Yashodhar Chowta and Prashanth Yekkur cleaned both sides of the Netravathi Bridge. Students of City Nursing College under guidance of Jesley Barvin and Harsha Elizabeth cleaned the drains by removing plastic waste and stones.
On request by Police department and local public, Ramakrishna Mission Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan took up the task of erection of bus shelter. Attractive seats to sit upon, roof, concrete floor and boards conveying the message of cleanliness around has made the bus shelter more attractive. Dilraj Alva guided the erection of bus shelter. MRPL has sponsored the drive.
Clearance of construction debris: In the spot meant for erection of bus shelter, several people had dumped construction debris. For last one week volunteers have been clearing the debris and levelled the ground. Today also the task was continued. Planting the saplings: Dr Prabhakar Joshi and Prof. Nikhil Moro from USA planted saplings in the ground levelled by volunteers. Volunteers too planted saplings in the spots. Kiran Rai, Bharath Yekkur, Punith Poojari, Umanath Kotekar, Sandeep Kodikal and many others actively took part.
To take part in the abhiyan Contact – 9448353162 Swami Ekagamyananda, convener, Ramakrishna Mission Swacchata Abhiyan.