Tank Bund Road white-topping to finish by March-end: GBA Chief reviews work and sanitation measures

During an inspection, Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao reviewed the progress of the Tank Bund Road white-topping project and issued directions on garbage clearance, sanitation monitoring and welfare measures for pourakarmikas.

The white-topping work on Tank Bund Road in Bengaluru is expected to be completed by the end of March, officials informed Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner M. Maheshwar Rao during a field inspection conducted on Friday.

The road development project is progressing quickly, and a major portion of the work has already been completed.

According to officials, the total stretch of the road development project measures 419 metres. Out of this, 300 metres on one side of the road were concreted on Thursday night as part of the white-topping process.

The remaining 119 metres of work will be taken up on Friday night, and once the main concreting work is completed, the remaining supporting and auxiliary works will also be finished within the month.

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During the inspection, Maheshwar Rao also focused on sanitation issues in the city. He instructed officials to identify and clear illegal garbage dumping black spots, particularly in the evening hours.

He suggested that auto tippers should be used wherever necessary to remove garbage from such dumping locations to ensure quick and effective waste clearance.

While inspecting the Chamarajpet Assembly constituency, the Chief Commissioner directed civic officials to closely monitor areas where illegal dumping repeatedly takes place.

He also asked them to take strict action against those responsible for dumping waste illegally by imposing fines on violators.

As part of his visit, Maheshwar Rao also inspected the Chalavadi Palya muster centre, where sanitation workers assemble for duty.

During the visit, he shared tea with the pourakarmikas and interacted with them, while also reviewing their working conditions and welfare.

To reduce the physical strain faced by sanitation workers during manual sweeping, the city administration is planning to introduce mechanised sweeping machines.

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These machines are expected to be procured through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, which will help modernise the city’s waste management efforts.

Officials are also planning to identify younger sanitation workers who are interested in operating the machines.

These selected workers will receive special training from the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) so that they can drive and operate the electric sweeping machines efficiently.

During the inspection, Maheshwar Rao also stressed the importance of safety and proper work practices for sanitation workers.

He instructed that all workers must wear uniforms and safety gear while performing their duties. In addition to regular waste collection, they were also directed to ensure that dust and fallen leaves on the streets are cleared properly to maintain overall cleanliness in the city.