The inaugural event was graced by Sri Prabhakar Poojari, President of Udupi Municipality, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his speech, he highlighted the importance of maintaining cleanliness and urged everyone to contribute to a cleaner and greener Udupi.
Sri Rajaram Ariga, President of the Eshwar Nagar Residents Welfare Association, welcomed the Chief Guest and emphasized the significance of such initiatives. He appreciated the tireless efforts of municipal workers and commended Sri Prabhakar Poojari for his support in making the event possible. He also welcomed Ms. Vijayalakshmi, the Counsellor of neighbouring Eshwar Nagar North Ward.
Sri Manjunath, Councillor of Eshwar Nagar, and Dr. Vinayak Shenoy, Secretary of the Eshwar Nagar Residents Welfare Association, also addressed the gathering. They stressed the need for collective responsibility in maintaining hygiene and encouraged residents to participate actively in similar initiatives.
The cleaning activities covered all the important areas of Eshwar Nagar and continued until noon, with enthusiastic participation from residents, municipal staff, and local leaders. The Eshwar Nagar Residents Welfare Association (ERWA) extended their gratitude to the health workers by providing them a hearty breakfast and lunch during the program. All the participants greatly appreciated this thoughtful gesture.
Several Executive Committee Members of the association, the Health Inspector of Udupi Municipality, and Councillors from other wards also joined hands in the cleaning activities. Together, they cleaned streets, public spaces, and other key areas in Eshwar Nagar, setting an inspiring example of community involvement.
The SWACHHATHA ABHIYAN aimed to improve cleanliness and foster a sense of unity and responsibility among the residents and local authorities. The event concluded with a promise to organize more such drives to ensure a clean and healthy environment.
