Bengaluru’s innovative waste solution highlighted in PM’s Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi praised Bengaluru professionals tackling sofa and mattress waste, highlighting it as a model of citizen-led innovation in India’s Swachhata drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his latest Mann Ki Baat address, placed special emphasis on Bengaluru, praising a group of professionals who are tackling the city’s growing problem of discarded sofas and mattresses. He noted that this form of waste has become a significant challenge in the urban landscape, and Bengaluru’s professionals have come together to design a creative solution. Although the technical details of their initiative were not outlined, the recognition underscored the city’s role in driving citizen-led innovation for cleaner localities.

By spotlighting Bengaluru first, the Prime Minister positioned the city’s effort as a model for how urban communities can respond to persistent waste issues. The initiative reflects the spirit of civic responsibility and innovation that Bengaluru is increasingly known for, especially in addressing modern urban challenges.

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Modi also drew attention to other grassroots cleanliness campaigns across India. In Arunachal Pradesh, young volunteers in Itanagar expanded their drive to towns such as Naharlagun, Doimukh, Seppa, Palin, and Pasighat, collectively removing over 11 lakh kilograms of garbage. In Assam’s Nagaon, residents motivated by their emotional bond with old streets joined hands to clear substantial waste, turning community sentiment into sustained action.

Together, these examples—from Bengaluru’s pioneering sofa and mattress waste solution to large-scale youth-led drives in Arunachal Pradesh and community efforts in Assam—were framed as powerful demonstrations of citizen participation in the Swachhata movement. Bengaluru’s initiative, however, stood out as a symbol of how professional expertise and civic commitment can combine to address complex urban waste problems.

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