Special clean-up drive removes 150 tonnes of waste from K.R. Market

Bengaluru In a four-day special cleaning drive during the Deepavali festival, the Bengaluru Central City Corporation (BCCC) cleared 150 tonnes of waste from K.R. Market and its surrounding areas.

The drive, conducted from November 8 to 11, involved clearing large quantities of flower, fruit, vegetable, plastic and other festive waste generated in the market. According to Venkatachalapathi R., Additional Commissioner (Development), BCCC, 30 tonnes of waste were cleared on the first day, followed by 35 tonnes on the second, 45 tonnes on the third and 40 tonnes on the fourth day.