Mangalore : It was a unique function where the men who worked at the grassroot level to keep Mangalore clean were recognized and felicitated. Bala Samrakshana Kendra at Kuttar saw the function on July 8, Sunday when nearly 100 solid waste collectors and sweepers who were working in the city were honored. The workers were from Hoovinahadagali taluk of Bellary.

N Yogish Bhat Deputy Speaker, MB Puranik, Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader were the chief guests and  the laborers were honored by presenting dhoti while the women labourer were presented sarees.

Earlier, all the participants were served a sumptuous meal, thanks to the Mangala Seva Samithi which runs the Kendra.