GVMC launches ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ to tackle city waste issues
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has launched 'Operation Clean Sweep' to address waste management issues in the city. This initiative will focus on cleaning specific problematic areas over a four-week period, with various activities planned each week. The Commissioner has also addressed concerns from the local fishing community regarding support for cold storage facilities and marketplace establishment.
- ▪Operation Clean Sweep was inaugurated by GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg on May 23, 2026.
- ▪The initiative aims to clean problematic areas in Visakhapatnam, including garbage accumulation spots.
- ▪The cleanliness drive will span four weeks, focusing on different aspects of waste management each week.
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Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg inaugurated “Operation Clean Sweep” at Lumbini Park on Saturday (May 23, 2026), following directions from the State government, District Collector, and Special Officer of GVMC, M. Abhishikth Kishore.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Abhishikth Kishore stated that as part of “Operation Clean Sweep,” the focus will be on cleaning problematic areas, such as yellow points, red points, and garbage accumulation spots in the city.
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