Yadavagiri Residents’ Association participating in an Area Sabha held at a park in Mysuru on Sunday.
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The Yadavagiri Residents’ Association held another successful Area Sabha meeting on Sunday morning with more than 80 residents participating. A notable highlight of the meeting was the involvement of youth and women, who not only offered valuable suggestions but also expressed their willingness to take up responsibilities in community initiatives.The first agenda item focused on making Yadavagiri greener. Residents resolved to plant over 2,000 trees in vacant spaces and in front of homes across the locality. Several residents volunteered to support the initiative. Resident Sanjay Dattatri was requested to serve as convener of the Tree Planting Committee.Discussions were also held on managing peepal (arali) trees growing along footpaths. Residents agreed that such trees are more suitable for parks and open spaces. Young saplings may be replanted elsewhere, while mature trees may require root management to prevent damage to nearby structures.Another encouraging feature of the meeting was the participation of Mysuru City Corporation Health Officer Harish Devaraj. Participants appreciated his responsiveness to civic complaints, efforts to maintain cleanliness in the ward, and action against those violating waste-disposal regulations, according to Bhamy V. Shenoy, a resident of Yadavagiri and an activist.The officer thanked residents for their cooperation and sought suggestions on further improving cleanliness in Yadavagiri. He acknowledged the residents’ role in identifying offenders and stated that fines had already been imposed on several individuals who had been dumping garbage on roadsides. He also assured action at identified garbage-dumping hotspots and agreed to assign a specific day for the collection of garden waste to keep footpaths free from dumping.“Addressing the issue of discarded household items such as old sofas, beds, and commodes being left on footpaths, he advised residents to contact him directly so that arrangements could be made for their proper disposal. Although regulations prohibit such dumping, the practice continues in some areas despite penalties,” said Dr. Shenoy, who attended the meeting.Residents expressed disappointment that the Assistant Commissioner responsible for Yadavagiri did not attend the meeting despite directions issued by senior officials during Janaspandana meetings.The gathering also discussed complaints regarding loud music and noise pollution caused by some residents. It was decided to invite a police officer to the next Area Sabha meeting to address these concerns.The issue of sewage overflow in certain areas was also discussed.To encourage greater community participation and strengthen neighbourhood interaction, residents proposed organising a community dinner with musical performances by resident artists on August 15. The suggestion received enthusiastic support from the attendees. Published - June 01, 2026 07:51 pm IST
