sanitation Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Illegal garbage disposal: Bengaluru’s SWM Marshals to go digital in levying fines

October 16, 2019 Harsha Raj Gatty

Since last month, BBMP’s SWM Marshals have been issuing steep fines to those who don’t segregate garbage, litter streets etc. The Marshals will soon get handheld devices for better enforcement

How Swachh Bharat remains a poor joke in Bengaluru

March 26, 2019 Sudha Narasimhachar

With elections round the corner, Modi’s nationwide cleanliness campaign seems to be failing miserably in Bengaluru. What can citizens do to reclaim their clean and green spaces?

With meagre pay and unhealthy conditions, why do Bengaluru pourakarmikas continue in their jobs?

February 26, 2019 Krupa Sriram

Illiteracy, caste dynamics and social constraints of a migrant worker — a survey in Whitefield reveals the mix of factors that keep a pourakarmika bound to her profession, irrespective of the conditions and compensation.

It’s time to tell BBMP whether Bengaluru is ‘Open Defecation-Free’

January 2, 2019 Rahna Jacob

The BBMP has issued a public notice declaring all 198 of its wards ‘open defecation free’. The reality is different in some wards, especially on the periphery of BBMP, where clean public toilets are difficult to access.

What can Bengaluru expect from BBMP’s 14.4-crore plan to send pourakarmikas to Singapore?

September 6, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

More than 500 pourakarmikas have already visited Singapore at a cost of Rs 80000 each, as part of BBMP’s plan to send a targeted 1800 waste workers for training and international exposure. But what have they brought back and how much of it is being implemented?

Pottery Town slaughter house hopes for improvements, as BBMP wakes up

August 14, 2018 Arun Subramaniam

Long after all the licenses expired, BBMP is trying to spruce it up with facelifts that will improve the sanitation conditions in this abattoir. Will the abattoir reach acceptable KSPCB standards?

BWSSB projects March 2021 deadline for sewage network in 110 villages

June 14, 2018 Seema Prasad

Better groundwater quality in cities requires an underground sewage network and its timely treatment and usage. Outskirts of BBMP limits in Bengaluru are yet to be covered by a sewage network, though plans are underway.

Government apathy leads to two more manual scavenging deaths in Bengaluru

February 15, 2018 Dr Sylvia Karpagam

Despite BBMP’s rules and regulations, illegal entities continue to operate in Bengaluru. The deaths caused by this haven’t been able to spur action.

The history behind manual scavenging

January 4, 2017 Radio Active 90.4MHz

How manual scavenging evolved to become one of the worst forms of exploitation of marginalised communities.

Toilet tales: The secret life of a Bengaluru girl!

October 6, 2016 Tara Krishnaswamy

An exciting day out that promises a lot of interesting excursions and rendezvous around the city, and yet the Bengaluru girl may be worried. Here’s why!

There is only one person who can ensure a “Swachh Bharat”: You!

September 8, 2016 Sudha Narasimhachar

The Prime Minister’s vision of a clean India will remain a pipe dream unless the common man takes it upon himself.

Participate in Swachh Bharat survey to rate Bengaluru’s cleanliness

January 6, 2016 Akshatha M

Swachh Bharat survey is on in Bengaluru. You can participate by calling the toll-free number 1800 267 2777. Read more to know why this survey is being conducted.

Switching to sustainable menstruation!

November 11, 2015 Aakriti Gupta

Ever thought about all the sanitary pads that end up in landfills? Is there an alternative? Here’s a user’s perspective on making the shift to menstrual cups.

Pay BWSSB contractor to reconnect sewage line, or live with stink

September 11, 2013 Bosky Khanna

Residents of Jayanagar 3rd block are forced to pay hefty sum to the BWSSB contractor to restore their connection to new sewage lines. Those who don’t want to pay are being threatened and left with the stink and sewage lines unconnected.

‘Kasa Muktha’ could mark new era in Bangalore’s waste management

July 25, 2013 Nikita Malusare

While bio-medical and sanitary wastes are proposed to be handled separately, recording and monitoring of data on amount of garbage produced is going to help manage waste effectively.