A new beginning

The premises of Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, a locality consisting of salaried-class people in Thiruvanmiyur, was worse than a trash yard. There are around 128 homes in three blocks, A, B, and C. At the façade, between block B and C, home-makers used to dispose the kitchen leftovers from the kitchen windows, creating an unhygienic atmosphere. Behind the blocks area, the tipplers used to throw the leftovers, dump liquor bottles, and pet bottles. Not, so anymore. Thanks to Archana Hari, a resident of Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, and Jayanthi Prem Chander, a resident of Thiruvanmiyur, who along with the residents, have not only cleaned the premises of the locality, but have given a facelift.

Speaking, Jayanthi Prem Chander, says “The area abutting the blocks, and a playground, a Greater Chennai Corporation playground is located behind the Nagar, was full of mess. Along with the children, we (Archana Hari and Jayanthi Prem Chander), cleaned the trash, scrapped and whitewashed, and painted the walls on road safety, and cartoon characters. The playground area was overgrown with grass. Steps were taken to weed the grass and paint the walls facing the ground.”