A special cleanliness drive was organised on Thursday on the Chain Gate main road in the city by the Madikeri Regional Office of Karnataka Grameena Bank with the aim of creating a clean and attractive city while spreading awareness about the importance of environmental conservation.
As part of the campaign, bank officers and staff personally participated in the cleaning work and gave priority to maintaining cleanliness in public places. Civic workers who work every day to keep the city clean were recognised, felicitated and honoured for their service. Saplings were also planted to convey a message of environmental conservation, along with an appeal highlighting the importance of taking responsibility for their care.
Regional Manager Uday Kumar said cleanliness was not merely the responsibility of the government or civic workers. Every citizen should develop the attitude of keeping the surroundings clean.
He praised the services of civic workers who work every day to keep the city clean.
He said a better society could be built only when environmental conservation and cleanliness became an integral part of everyday life.
Senior manager of the regional office M.A. Ravichandran, bank officers and staff were present.



