A yearlong programme has been planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Mysore City Corporation (MCC), which was constituted as a municipal committee in 1862. The formal launch of the programme has been tentatively fixed for August 27.

A preliminary meeting in this regard with MLAs, former Mayors, councillors and officials was presided over by Mysore district in-charge Minister S.A. Ramdas here on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar will be invited to launch the programme. Yearlong celebrations could mean that one programme could be organised each month. Earlier, Mr. Ramdas stated that the President would be requested to launch the programme. Deputy Commissioner P.S. Vastrad will be in charge of the preparations and will be supported by MCC Commissioner M.R. Ravi. Narasimharaja MLA, Tanveer Sait, suggested to Mayor M.C. Rajeshwari that steps be taken to clean up all 65 wards in the city before the programme.

Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) Commissioner C.G. Betsurmath pointed out that an exhibition could be organised to trace the evolution of the municipality from its inception. The former Mayor Narayan said that the programmes would involve huge funds and human resource and the State government could be requested to organise the celebrations. P. Vishwanath and Dakshinamurthy, former Mayors, also made suggestions. Mr. Ramdas stated that 10 different committees had been constituted to ensure the success of the celebrations. They included the reception committee to be headed by Ms. Rajeshwari, cultural committee, sports committee, souvenir committee, award selection committee, stage committee, food committee. The next meeting in this regard is likely to be held on August 13.Deputy Mayor Mahadevappa, Mr. Vastrad, Dr. Ravi and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Health Ningappa were present.

• ‘Take steps to clean up all 65 wards in the city’
• 10 committees set up to take care of all aspects