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Garbage Walk Sparks Demand for Better Sanitation in Madurai
10 Aug
Summary
- A 'Garbage Walk' promoted waste segregation and better collection.
- The event was organized by the Tamil Nadu Science Forum in Madurai.
- Participants called for a joint action plan with more dustbins and vehicles.

In Madurai, a dedicated 'Garbage Walk' was recently organized to champion the cause of waste segregation and improved municipal garbage collection. This initiative, spearheaded by the Tamil Nadu Science Forum in association with Al-Ameen Higher Secondary School, aimed to address prevalent issues of open dumping.
The campaign covered areas including K Pudur, Lourdhu Nagar, and Alagar Nagar. Participants, including members of the Deepam Women Development Group, actively engaged in raising awareness. Headmaster S Sheik Nabi stressed the critical need for a collaborative strategy between citizens and the corporation, proposing an increase in the availability of dustbins and collection vehicles to manage waste more effectively.