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The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has launched a systematic cleaning drive targeting open plots ahead of the monsoon. Overgrown plots, often mosquito breeding sites and dumping grounds, will be cleared weekly by sanitation teams. Priority will be given to high-risk areas near residential zones. Notices will be issued to private landowners, with penalties and cleaning costs imposed for non-compliance. A database will track site maintenance, ensuring regular follow-up. Mass cleaning drives are scheduled every Tuesday. Residents support the move, seeing it as crucial for health and hygiene. The initiative aims to prevent disease outbreaks and improve the city's overall cleanliness.
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has announced a systematic cleaning initiative to target open plots across both Hubballi and Dharwad in preparation for the upcoming monsoon season. These open plots, often neglected and overgrown with shrubs, have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and shelters for stray animals, creating potential health hazards and increasing the risk of waterlogging. Advertisement
As per the new plan, sanitation teams will be deployed with necessary machinery to carry out regular maintenance of these plots. The teams will be responsible for removing waste, clearing wild vegetation, and levelling the ground where necessary. According to the action plan, each zone in both cities will be cleaned once a week, with priority given to areas that pose an immediate threat to public health and safety.
This action was prompted by a rise in complaints from residents regarding mosquito infestations and general neglect of open spaces. During a recent phone-in programme hosted by Mayor Ramanna Badiger, many citizens raised concerns about these issues, urging the civic body to take swift action.
Several high-risk locations have already been identified by HDMC, including plots situated near residential zones and areas that have turned into unofficial dumping grounds. These have been marked as requiring urgent attention.
In addition to direct intervention, HDMC will be issuing notices to private landowners, instructing them to take responsibility for maintaining their vacant plots. Failure to comply with these notices may result in penalties under existing municipal regulations. If property owners do not take the required action, HDMC sanitation teams will proceed with the cleaning, and the associated costs will be charged to the concerned property's identification number.
This initiative forms a vital part of the corporation's larger strategy to enhance public hygiene and reduce the risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season. Regular monitoring mechanisms are also expected to be introduced to evaluate the effectiveness of the cleaning operations and make timely improvements.
Residents of Hubballi-Dharwad have expressed support for the initiative, seeing it as a much-needed step to address years of inaction around these neglected plots. With mosquito-borne diseases posing a growing threat each monsoon, citizens believe sustained cleaning and enforcement will make a tangible difference in improving local health and sanitation standards.
As the city prepares for the rains, HDMC's structured and proactive approach is likely to have long-term benefits. Not only will these actions help prevent seasonal health issues, but they are also expected to contribute to a cleaner and more liveable environment for all. The success of this initiative will ultimately depend on consistent implementation, community cooperation, and accountability on the part of property owners and the civic body alike.
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