{
  "id": 13443342,
  "title": "VMC sets up special drainage system for Saras Aajeevika Mela to ensure cleanliness at Punnami Ghat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/vmc-sets-up-special-drainage-system-for-saras-aajeevika-mela-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:55:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vmc-sets-up-special-drainage-system-for-saras-aajeevika-mela-to-ensure-cleanliness-at-punnami-ghat/article71568439.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) has constructed a dedicated drainage system at Punnami Ghat to manage wastewater during the Saras Aajeevika Mela, scheduled from October 13. Municipal Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M. explained that these measures were implemented to accommodate the anticipated large number of vendors traveling from various parts of the country to set up stalls at the event. The VMC Commissioner also ordered the installation of underground drainage facilities when needed and emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness throughout the mela. President Droupadi Murmu is anticipated to participate in the event, which is expected to draw President Droupadi Murmu. Earlier, Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications for Guntur, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) visited the site to inspect the preparations. Mr. Sivanath, who spoke to the media, expressed that the event had been successfully held in Guntur the previous year and aimed to replicate that success in Vijayawada. The primary goal of the mela is to showcase products crafted by women and facilitate their entry into national markets, thereby enhancing their economic self-reliance. Mr. Sivanath encouraged women from self-help groups (SHGs) to actively participate and capitalize on the opportunity. He added that the mela would serve as an excellent marketing platform for handicrafts, traditional items, and other household products made by women. Vijayawada Police Commissioner S.V. Rajasekhar Babu, Dhyanachandra, and other district and municipal officials were present during the event.",
  "summary": "Municipal Commissioner says the measures are being taken in consideration of the large influx of vendors from across the country who are expected to set up their stalls at the Saras Aajeevika Mela, which is scheduled to begin from October 13",
  "key_points": [
    "VMC constructed special drainage system at Punnami Ghat for Saras Aajeevika Mela.",
    "System installed to manage wastewater during October 13 event.",
    "President Droupadi Murmu expected to attend the mela."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}