Pramesh S Jain
*Campaign to Transform 5–6 KM of Footpaths Around Majestic into Model Pedestrian Walkways:
Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner, Rajendra Cholan,participated today in a cleanliness drive along the footpaths near Majestic,joining hands with volunteers to clean and beautify the area.
Wearing an apron,gloves,and a face mask,the Commissioner actively took part in the cleanup – sweeping the streets,removing posters from walls, painting decorative sheets with a brush, and later joining others in sitting on the cleaned footpath to share refreshments.
*Join Hands for a Clean and Beautiful City:
Creating clean,pedestrian-friendly walkways for citizens is a key priority of both the State Government and the City Corporation.
However,this goal can only be achieved with active citizen participation.Despite the presence of public toilets in the Majestic area,many citizens and commuters still urinate along the roadsides,leading to the deterioration of pedestrian pathways.
Maintaining cleanliness is essential,and citizens must act responsibly to prevent such issues.
*Quick Response to Civic Issues:
As per the government’s initiative of forming the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA),five city corporations have been established.
Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Urban Development Minister,D.K.Shivakumar has instructed all commissioners to visit various locations daily and address local issues promptly.
Following these directives,officers are visiting affected areas,inspecting problems, and ensuring timely resolutions.
*Prioritizing Safety, Cleanliness, and Greening:
Plans are in motion to completely transform the 5–6 km stretch of footpaths around Majestic.In collaboration with officials,citizens,and NGOs,unauthorized encroachments will be cleared,unhygienic areas will be cleaned thoroughly, public urination will be curbed, saplings will be planted, and the area will be converted into an attractive and model pedestrian zone.
*Instruction to Plant Saplings Along Footpaths:
Officials have been directed to plant saplings or place well-maintained plant pots in vacant spaces along the pedestrian walkways.
*Seating Facilities for Citizens:
To enhance the appeal of the area,instructions were given to arrange seating along the footpaths.Over 50 volunteers participated in the initiative,using 40 liters of paint to decorate sheets and enhance the surroundings.
*Response to Social Media Concerns by Foreign Influencer:
Two days ago,foreign influencer Caleb shared videos on social media highlighting the poor condition of the footpaths near Majestic.
Commissioner Rajendra Cholan took this matter seriously and immediately instructed officials to undertake a cleaning drive.
Accordingly,officials from the Gandhinagar division conducted a thorough cleaning yesterday using jetting machines and bleaching powder to remove unpleasant odors.Today,the same location has been transformed into an attractive pedestrian area.
*Other Key Observations During the Inspection:
*At the Freedom Park multi-level car parking rooftop, where protests usually take place,it was suggested to allow exhibitions during non-protest times.
*Directions were issued to regulate parking around the MLCP premises.
*The coir processing unit has been shut down; contractors to be served notices.
*Exposed pipes on footpaths to be addressed and notices issued.
*Unauthorized OFC cables along roads and footpaths to be removed.
*Damaged duct chamber slabs near Anand Rao Circle to be replaced immediately.
*Public toilets must be kept hygienic at all times.
* Street vendors selling tender coconut must not discard shells on the spot;action to be taken.
Chief Engineer,Vijay Kumar Haridas,Superintendent Engineer,Executive Engineers,Assistant Executive Engineers, from and other officials were present during the inspection.
