Media Release

Mangaluru, Jul 12: To promote public hygiene and raise awareness about maintaining cleanliness at public places, notably areas frequented by commuters, the eco club students of classes XI and XII from St Aloysius Gonzaga School, Mangaluru, performed a powerful street play titled “Swachh Bus Stand, Swasth Jeevan” at the KSRTC Bus Stand, Bejai, on July 12.

The play addressed critical issues such as littering, plastic waste, spitting in public and the general neglect of shared spaces. With engaging performances and impactful dialogues, the students highlighted how small responsible actions, like using dustbins, avoiding plastic and keeping surroundings clean can collectively bring about significant change.

The performance drew the attention of commuters, bus staff and passersby. Students also held placards with slogans promoting cleanliness. The initiative was well supported by senior divisional controller Rajesh Shetty and depot manager Shivaram Naik, who commended the students and encouraged continued awareness campaigns.

Fr Rohan D’Almeida SJ, principal of the school, addressed the gathering and stressed the importance of civic responsibility in maintaining public hygiene. He also appreciated the efforts of KSRTC support staff and presented them with tokens of gratitude.

The event was coordinated by Deepa Karkada, Shilpa Ballal, Lavanya Shetty, and Vijayalaxmi. The street play left a strong impression on the audience, reinforcing the message that cleanliness is a shared responsibility.