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Cleanliness drive at Kukkarahalli Lake
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Cleanliness drive at Kukkarahalli Lake

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: As part of preparations for Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) had organised a cleanliness drive and children’s drawing competition at Kukkarahalli Lake in city yesterday. The one-hour programme began at 7 am from Kuvempu Vana near the railway gate, where civic volunteers and students collected waste, including plastic and food litter,…

Swachh Survekshan: Sweep Up
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Swachh Survekshan: Sweep Up

January 11, 2026

Mysore/Mysuru: With Swachh Survekshan-2026 in the offing, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has resolved to make it to the top in the ranking list across the country. To bolster the efforts towards grabbing the top spot, MCC has planned systematic and effective programmes, appealing active participation of the public to reclaim the top ranking. To…

Cleanest city only on paper… MCC worker dumps garbage in vacant sites
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Cleanest city only on paper… MCC worker dumps garbage in vacant sites

July 28, 2025

Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru may have clinched third place in the Super Swachh League under Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 in the 3–10 lakh population category, but residents say the reality on the ground paints a very different picture. While the city basks in the glory of being listed among India’s cleanest, local residents are questioning the Mysuru City…

Swachhta Ambassadors to reclaim Cleanest City status for Mysuru
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Swachhta Ambassadors to reclaim Cleanest City status for Mysuru

February 13, 2025

Mysuru: With renewed determination to reclaim the top spot in the Swachh Survekshan rankings, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has appointed ambassadors to intensify public awareness efforts. At an event held yesterday at Sri Jayachamaraja Wadiyar Hall, MCC Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) Somashekar announced this year’s Swachh Survekshan ambassadors: Actress Amrita Iyengar, Mountaineer Dr. Usha Hegde,…

MCC appoints 4 achievers as Swachhata Ambassadors
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MCC appoints 4 achievers as Swachhata Ambassadors

February 12, 2025

Mysuru: To regain the ‘Cleanest City’ tag, the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has appointed four achievers from different fields as its Swachhata Ambassadors ahead of Swachh Survekshan, that is set to commence on Feb. 15. The Swachhata Ambassadors are Dr. Usha Hegde, the first Mysurean to summit Mt. Everest; B. Chaithra, International Kho Kho champ…

Clean City: MCC gears up to become No.1
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Clean City: MCC gears up to become No.1

February 5, 2025

Swachh Survekshan from Feb. 15 to April 30; MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif elicits opinions of stakeholders Mysuru: With the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launching Swachh Survekshan (Clean City Survey) from Feb. 15 across the country, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) is preparing to regain the top rankings as Clean City.  A meeting…

SBM Colony Residents share their award with Pourakarmikas
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SBM Colony Residents share their award with Pourakarmikas

September 23, 2024

Mysuru: The Mysore Bank Colony Residents’ Cultural & Welfare Association (SBM Layout), Srirampura II Stage, was recently rewarded first prize by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) as part of                                    ‘Swachh Survekshan’ in city. As the Pourakarmikas also assisted the Layout in Swachhata Abhiyaan and as a motivation step, the office-bearers of the Residents’ Association shared their…

e-toilets reek of official apathy
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e-toilets reek of official apathy

February 5, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: The e-toilets built in several parts of the city to maintain hygiene in the city are rendered waste, turning into a safe haven for illicit activities. During the initial years of Swachh Survekshan, e-toilets were built at 24 places in the city by Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), with each unit costing Rs. 6.25 lakh….

‘First check plastic to keep Mysuru clean’
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‘First check plastic to keep Mysuru clean’

August 19, 2023

Meet on Swachh Survekshan-2023: Several suggestions, Corporators’ lack of interest, officers’ negligence pour in  Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining cleanliness should extend beyond special occasions and competitions. A dedicated panel must be formed to consistently monitor activities. The immediate priority should be the eradication of plastic. These were some of the suggestions put forward during a meeting of…

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