Jaipur: Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) painted over 600 walls across its 150 wards Saturday under its ‘Rang De Gulabi 2.0’ campaign to beautify the city ahead of Diwali and promote cleanliness. However, the recurrence of open garbage depots has raised concerns over the drive’s long-term impact.
Jaipur Mayor Sunil Kothari paints on a wall during the launch of Rang De Gulabi initiative to beautify the city ahead of Diwali festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 24 October 2026. Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) painted over 600 walls across its 150 wards Saturday under its ‘Rang De Gulabi 2.0’ campaign to beautify the city ahead of Diwali and promote cleanliness
Organised across all 13 zones, the campaign saw school and college students, NGOs and residents participate. Mayor Sunil Kothari also joined the drive, saying colourful paintings on old walls would make Jaipur more attractive and spread awareness about cleanliness.However, several garbage depots cleared during the campaign’s first phase reportedly reappeared within days.
Jaipur Mayor Sunil Kothari paints on a wall during the launch of Rang De Gulabi initiative to beautify the city ahead of Diwali festival in Jaipur, Rajasthan on 24 October 2026. Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) painted over 600 walls across its 150 wards Saturday under its ‘Rang De Gulabi 2.0’ campaign to beautify the city ahead of Diwali and promote cleanliness
JMC commissioner Om Kasera said beautification was the primary focus, but public participation was essential to eliminate open garbage dumping.“If people stop dumping waste in the open and hand it over to garbage hoppers or use nearby dustbins, half the problem faced by residents and the corporation can be solved,” he said.
Pile of garbage near Chhoti Chaupar due to shortage of staff in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Pile of garbage at Katputli Nagar in Jaipur, Rajasthan
