“Nirmala Mysore ” (NM) is a goal. A shared goal of all Mysoreans – both resident and the Diaspora. Not many times in the recent past had we, the citizens of Mysore, felt as realistic as we feel today, about achieving this target. The reason for the optimism is the awakened citizen and a responsive administration. Together, we have set out to launch an ambitious drive to make this historic city the best ever. An elaborate plan has been drawn out for the purpose, with all the stakeholders duly represented on a range of teams that will accomplish variety task, but with a, nay, the, common goal.
It must be acknowledged that similar earlier experiments, though not many, did produce results, but the results were not significant for certain deficiencies. Perhaps, the efforts were either sporadic or not sustained. But, the intent of those initiatives could never be questioned. The advantage of not being first in matters like this is hindsight. You look back and there is wisdom (we don’t call it mistakes). Our experiences may similarly help future endeavours of similar nature.
In order to optimize the resources available for making Mysore clean and beautiful and maximize results, we have discussed the challenges involved threadbare and preempted foreseeable tangles. We have broad-based the programme to cover all segments of civil society. We have also proposed to outreach the Indian diaspora in general and Kannadigas among them in particular. In fact, non-Indian tourists to Mysore are no less welcome to contribute to this pool of ideas we are generating for enriching ourselves with.
It is natural for any member of the diaspora to have the yearning to relink with their roots. In fulfillment of this urge, if they want to help the revitalization of this city, they are most welcome. They could do it by tossing up useful suggestions, or sharing their experiences that will be beneficial to Mysore. They could encourage their children to post pictures, say, of any ‘beauty spots’ in their country of adoption. Footages taken with the hand-held cameras will only further strengthen our belief in their willingness to pay back to the country/city of their origin.
This is just a brief, but fervent, appeal to all the readers of this blog to contribute. The best of your write-ups, suggestions or ideas, if found relevant for use in a special print edition, will be used with due credit given to contributors. Please visit again to find be updated on the campaign which is getting launched on February 8.
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