Citizens Join Ramakrishna Mission Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan Around Mangaluru Clock Tower
Mangaluru, Oct 05, 2025: The area around the city’s Clock Tower turned into a hub of activity as the October Shramadan of the Ramakrishna Mission’s Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan was held with enthusiastic participation from volunteers. Swami Vidyamrutanandaji of Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Peeth, Kolkata, and Swami Yugeshananda of Ramakrishna Math, Mangaluru, jointly flagged off the cleanliness drive with a green signal.
“In West Bengal, the Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan has become well-known,” said Swami Vidyamrutanandaji, addressing the volunteers. “I am happy to see the active participation of conscious citizens of Mangaluru under the guidance of Ramakrishna Math. Cleanliness is often confined to our own homes, but we must also develop a sense of ownership towards public spaces. The people of Mangaluru have become role models for others in this regard.”
Under the leadership of Captain Ganesh Karnik, a dedicated team including Ashok Subbiah, Rajendra, Naveen Kumar, Purushottam, Rupesh, Anand Kulal, Shivaram, and Satyanarayana K.V. cleaned the Clock Tower circle and the footpath around the Mini Vidhana Soudha. Another group, guided by senior volunteer Kamalaksha Pai, cleared dividers and footpaths from Clock Tower up to Hampankatta Circle.
A separate team led by Dilraj Alva, Balakrishna Bhat, Himmat Singh, Avinash, Vijesh Devadiga, and Raghavendra Kalloor took on the task of cleaning the Clock Tower fountain, using a suction truck to remove stagnant water. Meanwhile, Uday Kumar K.P. and his group removed unauthorized banners from nearby areas. The entire activity was supported by the Swacch Mangaluru Foundation.
Adding a vibrant touch to the day’s effort, students from Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, under the guidance of Dr. Dhanesh Kumar and Dr. Ruchita Narsiya, cleaned the wall murals along the University College compound. The students removed weeds, trimmed overhanging branches, and washed the murals to remove algae and dirt. With the help of a water tanker, the paintings were restored to their original brightness.
The murals, now gleaming once again, not only add color to the cityscape but also serve as a reminder of civic pride and shared responsibility. For those who participated, the Shramadan was more than a cleanliness drive—it was a moment of community spirit, reflecting how collective effort can bring new life to familiar places.
