The Yadavagiri Residents’ Association (YRA) held its second community meeting on Sunday Yadavagiri Park, with residents drawing up a broad, community-led action plan for the sustained improvement of the neighbourhood.

The meeting expanded on the previous discussions on park improvement and focused on five key priorities - greener public spaces, better park facilities, cleanliness and waste management, safety and security, and stronger civic participation.

Mahesh Jigani, Assistant Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), Zone 4, and Sridevi, Environmental Engineer in-charge of Solid Waste Management attended the meeting.

The officials heard the residents’ concerns and participated in discussions on the way forward, including the practical steps required to address issues affecting the neighbourhood.

A major initiative discussed was the planting and long-term care of trees along Chaluvamba Road and Vivekananda Road. The association proposed assigning each tree to a nearby resident for adoption and regular care, while also mobilising volunteers for planting, nurturing and protection. The removal of weak or hazardous branches and seasonal pruning were also prioritised. Residents will post the locations of gardening and horticulture waste in the community group, with Wednesday proposed as the weekly clearing day (tentative), according to the association.

For the 6th Main Park, residents discussed adding a play area and a greener section for children, installing a dedicated play area with swings, a slide and monkey bars, three to four benches in a designated area and introducing a gate at the entrance for children’s safety. A detailed park layout will be prepared, along with a comprehensive community-monitored plan covering maintenance, waste management and security. Responsible pet management, including keeping dogs on leashes inside the park, was also emphasised, a press release said.

In his message to Regional Commissioner and MCC Administrator Nitesh Patil, who had deputed MCC officers to the meeting, Bhamy V. Shenoy, senior most member of Mysore Grahakara Parishat and YRA member, said, “If this progress continues, it can usher in a dramatic change in decentralisation, improve governance and curb corruption. The enthusiastic participation of youths and women was inspiring, especially as the meeting was organised and conducted entirely by young people. With Sunday’s meeting, Mysuru has ushered in a new era of governance.”

The residents discussed cleanliness as a shared responsibility, with the association stressing the need for garbage-disposal rules to be enforced consistently and fines to be imposed on violators. YRA residents will be encouraged to keep the areas in front of their homes clean and collectively maintain the park’s outer periphery and surroundings. The association proposed installing bins near seating areas and putting up prominent posters and signboards.

Surveillance cameras at Manjunathapura were also proposed to monitor illegal dumping.

Following reports of attempted thefts, residents were urged to remain vigilant. The meeting also discussed using appropriately angled home CCTV cameras to improve road-facing community surveillance.

Published - July 27, 2026 07:01 pm IST