20 tonnes waste cleared after Bengaluru Freedom Habba

Around 20 tonnes of waste was cleared from Vidhana Soudha and surrounding areas in Bengaluru after the Freedom Habba Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The Bengaluru Central City Corporation deployed 35 civic workers and 10 auto-tippers for the cleanup, which began Saturday and continued until late Sunday morning.

Thousands gathered at Vidhana Soudha for the habba, generating large amounts of litter including paper plates, cups, water bottles, and plastic. Each auto-tipper made four rounds. The operation was overseen by officials from Central City Corporation and the Shivajinagar zone.

Greater Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda appreciated the efforts of BCCC commissioner Jagadeesha G and the staff involved. The corporation said the waste was cleared from inside Vidhana Soudha, its steps, the front area, and surrounding spaces.