An open space near Bhairoba nullah and Ganga Satellite Township that was a dump site for trash has been converted into a garden by residents, an NGO and CSR funds.
The area is frequented by people to answer nature’s call.
According to Ganga Satellite Society chairman Rajesh Mishra, despite repeated complaints to the civic authorities, when things on ground did not change, residents decided to take up the task of cleaning the area.
“We approached Colonel Suresh Patil (retired) of Green Thumb Environment Protection Group and began the beautification work. The challenges were manifold, but the picture started changing when the cleanliness drive began on September 11. First, the ground-levelling work was done followed by plantation of bamboo trees at the sides giving the area a new look. Once regarded as a filthy area, the spot now looks clean and beautiful,” he said.
The work was carried under the supervision of Green Thumb founder-president Lt Col Suresh Patil (retired), Col Laxman Sathe (retired) and Col Rai. The debris removal and ground-levelling were carried out with the help of bulldozers; installation of six floodlights and deployment of round-the-clock guards to check dumping of waste and using the area for nature’s call.
News Source- Hindustan Times
