The residential area has been divided into 30 units comprising 50 households in each unit for easier coordination. Their activities include beautification and maintenance of the area in and around Panampilly Nagar. The long line of trees and flowering plants here prove the sustained efforts of the residents. There are around 18 parks in this area which are maintained by the respective units. “Grass cutting is done every month. We also plant trees and replace decayed saplings on a regular basis,” says Thomas Oommen, association president.

The association has found a solution to the problem of garbage disposal.

Clubbing with the Indian Tobacco Company (ITC), the association makes sure that non-biodegradable waste like plastic covers and bottles are collected every fortnight by the ITC workers for recycling.

“We have annual meetings where the 2000 families in the association gather for a get-together. There are cultural activities on all occasions like Onam, Christmas, Children’s day etc. A women’s committee too works in full swing,” he said.

The association has appointed security staff for the safety of residents.

“Hardly any crime has been reported in this colony,” says Venugopal, a committee member.

Even though the association is trying its level best for the maintenance of the area they are banking on more support from the Corporation officials.

“We want the authorities to ensure proper cleaning of the Perandoor canal. The bridges here are narrow and that creates a lot of traffic problems.

Unauthorised parking of vehicles in this area reduces parking spaces and walking areas,” says Joseph Thomas, vice president of the association.

The association is planning new projects like building a new park and beautification of canal roads.