Valiyamaram Ward Takes Steps Towards Full Cleanliness

As part of the Nirmmal Bhavanam Nirmmal Nagaram 2.0 – Azhakode Alappuzha Campaign, Valiyamaram Ward has formed a Cleanliness Committee under the third phase of the campaign. The meeting was inaugurated by Councillor AS Kavitha and chaired by Ward Councillor Naseer Punnakkal. JHI Sumes Pavithran delivered the welcome address. Participants included JHI Tenshi Sebastian, ADS […]

The community prepares for a cleaner Alappuzha

The third phase of the “Nirmal Bhavanam, Nirmal Nagaram 2.0 – Azhakode Alappuzha” cleanliness campaign has officially begun. To coordinate activities across the wards, a meeting of cleanliness volunteers was held at the Municipal Office. Canalpy and Living Lab Alleppey collaborator Rohith Joseph detailed the campaign activities. Councillors A.S. Kavitha, Nejitha Haridas, along with team […]

Community Committee Formed to Ensure City Safety and Cleanliness

A people’s committee was formed under the leadership of the Alappuzha Municipality to ensure urban safety and cleanliness. 22-may-22 To achieve complete citywide sanitation, the committee decided to involve all citizens in the “Nirmal Bhavanam, Nirmal Nagaram 2.0 – Azhakode Alappuzha” campaign and to carry out cleanliness declarations across all 52 wards by October 2. […]

Cheloth Cherthala” Campaign Kicks Off with Cleanliness Survey 2-may

The “Cheloth Cherthala” campaign, a comprehensive solid waste management initiative led by Cherthala Municipality, officially began with the launch of its cleanliness survey. Municipal Chairperson Shirley Bhargavan inaugurated the one-day volunteer training and survey on Saturday.The training for volunteers was conducted under the guidance of Municipal Secretary T.K. Sujith, N.K. Prakashan, M. Rajesh, Drishya Vishwan, […]

Cheloth Cherthala” Campaign Kicks Off with Cleanliness Survey 2-may

The Rani Canal, previously clogged with waste and stagnant water, is now flowing cleanly into the backwaters as part of the Rani Canal Cleanliness Campaign. The campaign was inaugurated near the Vadappozhi Bridge by Alappuzha MP Adv. A.M. Arif, with Municipal Chairperson Soumya Raj presiding.MP Adv. A.M. Arif administered the cleanliness pledge, which was collectively […]

Children Unite to Protect Rani Canal – A Community-Driven Clean-Up Initiative in Alappuzha

This morning, children took the initiative to become guardians of the Rani Canal, reaching out to households along both banks with the inspiring slogan: “Let’s Join Hands for a Clean Rani Canal.” Their enthusiasm was supported by councilors, volunteers, Kudumbashree members, Harithakarma Sena workers, and representatives of local resident associations, turning the campaign into a […]

United for Rani Canal: Community Mobilization Ahead of Earth Day

In preparation for the Rani Canal cleanup on April 22 (Earth Day), a corner meeting was organized in Iravukad Ward. Volunteers, Kudumbashree members, Haritha Karma Sena workers, and representatives from Residents’ Associations from Kuthirappanthi, Iravukad, Wadakkal, Gurumandiram, and Mullath wards participated in the cluster meeting. Following the cleanup on the 22nd, the group leaders received […]

International Research Team Visits Decentralized Liquid Waste Plant in Chathannad

Ms. Sabine Giglmeier and Ms. Amruta Jayawant, members of the Center for Heritage, Environment and Development (C-HED) research team, visited the decentralized liquid waste treatment plant – D-WATS – implemented jointly by KILA and IIT Bombay in the Chathannad Municipal Colony. CanAlpy Project Coordinator Geethu provided a detailed explanation of the plant’s operations and processes. […]

Master Plan for Complete Solid Waste Management in Alappuzha Finalized

A two-day workshop organized jointly by CanAlpy, IIT Bombay & KILA, and Alappuzha Municipality concluded successfully to develop a comprehensive master plan for solid waste management within the municipal limits of Alappuzha. The second-day session was inaugurated by Kerala Solid Waste Management Project Director U.V. Jose IAS, with Prof. N.C. Narayanan delivering the welcome address. […]