‘Swachha Unnathi’ programme held for sanitation workers in Bantwal taluk - The HinduPublished - September 30, 2026 10:13 pm IST - MANGALURUMangala Resource Management Pvt. Ltd., which operates several material recovery centres in Dakshina Kannada, organised a health check-up camp for 80 sanitation workers from gram panchayats in Bantwal taluk at its Narikombu Material Recovery Facility on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTMangala Resource Management Pvt. Ltd., which operates several material recovery facilities (MRFs) in Dakshina Kannada, organised the ‘Swachha Unnathi’ programme for sanitation workers from various gram panchayats in Bantwal taluk at its Narikombu MRF on Wednesday, September 30.The programme saw the distribution of accident health insurance cover worth ₹5 lakh to over 80 sanitation workers; distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety shoes, hand gloves and masks; health check-ups for participating workers; a fire safety demonstration and emergency response training by the Fire and Emergency Services Department; and a snakebite awareness and emergency response session by snake expert Snake Kiran.Speaking on the occasion, Zilla Panchayat Deputy Secretary Jayalakshmi Rayakoda said the contribution of self-help groups, sanitation workers and Mangala Resource Management, which manages various integrated solid waste management facilities in the district, had played a significant role in bringing national recognition to Dakshina Kannada.Senior Fire Officer Harish Kumar and his team conducted a practical demonstration and training session on handling emergency situations during fire accidents and the safety measures to be followed.Mr. Kiran provided information on snakes and other reptiles and explained the immediate steps to be taken in the event of a snakebite, creating greater awareness among sanitation workers about emergency response and personal safety.Sachin Kumar, Executive Officer, Bantwal Taluk Panchayat; Ashok Rai of the District Health Department; Dilraj Alva, Director, Mangala Resource Management; and Sachin Shetty were present.Published - September 30, 2026 10:13 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }