Yathindra visits Lalithadripura to inspect waste clearance

Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah at a surprise visit to Lalithadripura to inspect the clearance of accumulated waste in the area. MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha was also present. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

A large quantity of waste accumulated along the roads in Lalithadripura in Mysuru was cleared by Mysuru City Corporation personnel after directions from the district in-charge and Urban Development Minister Yathindra Siddhramaiah, who made a surprise visit to the locality on Friday for an inspection.

Public outrage erupted on social media over the dumping of waste on both sides of the roads in Lalithadripura, with visuals circulating showing heaps of waste. Following directives from the Minister, the MCC cleared the waste, addressing the long-pending civic issue that caught public attention.

To prevent continued waste dumping in Lalithadripura, the Mysore Development Authority (MDA) has installed CCTV cameras to keep the area under surveillance, according to a statement here.

Meanwhile, Mr. Yathindra directed the officials to ensure co-ordination among the Alanahalli Gram Panchayath, Rammanahalli Town Panchayath, the MCC and MDA to prevent waste dumping in the area. He instructed them to take all necessary preventive measures.

After the inspection, the Minister suggested beautifying the area by planting trees along roadsides and constructing a pedestrian path.

Mr. Yathindra directed the civic bodies to create public awareness against waste dumping in the Lalithadripura area. Cleanliness and sanitation must be maintained continuously here, he said. The Minister also warned that those found violating the rules would face stringent action, including legal action and penalties whenever necessary.

During the Minister’s visit, MCC Commissioner M.K. Savitha, MDA Commissioner Mahesh and others were present.

267.55 tonne waste collected in Dasara: MCC

To keep the city spick and span, the MCC’s sanitation staff collected and disposed of waste on all 11 days of Dasara in a war footing manner, the civic body said. The sanitation team, including municipal civic workers, worked in three shifts to keep the city clean.

During the 11 days of Dasara, the sanitation team collected 267.55 tonnes of waste comprising 148.46 tonnes of wet waste and 119.09 tonnes of dry waste.

The sanitation team cleared the waste generated at the Maharaja’s Ground Food Mela, Oval Ground, Kala Mandira, Jaganmohan Palace, J.K. Grounds, Mysuru palace premises, Kuppanna Park, Townhall, Chamundi Vihara Stadium, the wrestling arena, Bannimantapa Torchlight Parade Ground and other venues.

On the day of Vijayadashami alone, the sanitation team collected and disposed of 63.5 tonnes of waste, including 26 tonnes of wet waste and 37.5 tonnes of dry waste.

Health officials and other staff joined the sanitation team in the waste management drive, according to a press release.

Published - October 23, 2026 08:18 pm IST