Join hands to keep Tirupati clean and green, says District Collector

Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar administers the cleanliness pledge to the public at the district level Swachh Andhra Swachhata Hi Seva award ceremony in Tirupati on Friday. | Photo credit: KV Poornachandra Kumar

Tirupati District Collector S. Venkateswar appealed to citizens to join the movement for a cleaner and greener temple town.

As part of the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations, Mr. Venkateswar announced the winners of the Swachh League competitions run by the government to promote cleanliness at various levels at an event held at Kachapi Auditorium here on Friday.

Noting that the awards were for corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats, Mr. Venkateswar recalled that Tirupati was among the “Top 3” in 2024 and 2025 and urged citizens to help the city continue its winning streak.

Accompanied by Tirupati Municipal Corporation Commissioner M. Jayakrishna, TTD Board Member Panabaka Lakshmi, AP Greening and Beautification Corporation Chairman Mannuru Sugunamma, AP Yadava Welfare Corporation Chairman G. Narasimha Yadav, AP Nayee Brahmin Welfare Corporation Chairman Rudrakoti V Sadasivam, SSV Chairman S. BC Sadasivam. oblige citizens to keep the city clean and green.

“Despite the best financial support from the government and the best manpower and equipment available to local bodies, cleanliness is not possible without the cooperation of citizens,” he said.

Tirupati generates about 250 tonnes of waste every day, of which only 70-80 tonnes is treated. Mr. Venkateswar appealed to residents, traders, hoteliers, street vendors and office goers to segregate waste at source and facilitate its proper and scientific disposal.

The awards were presented to waste management startups, social media influencers, hotels, community soak pit managers, village organizations, schools, bus stations, Rythu Bazaars, green ambassadors, hospitals, industries, hygienists, colonies and other categories.

Published – 02 Oct 2026 21:29 IST