India, July 22 -- Twenty-two chronic garbage dumping spots in Pune's Kasba Assembly constituency have been successfully transformed into clean, beautified public spaces, following an initiative led by local BJP MLA Hemant Rasne.

These locations, which had long been used for open garbage disposal by residents, were cleared and converted into aesthetic spots as part of an awareness and beautification drive. Rasne, who spearheaded the campaign, also worked with local volunteers to discourage public dumping and promote cleanliness.

A highlight of the project is the installation of a 3D sculpture of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Rajmudra at Nagnath Par, a location once notorious for garbage dumping. The 3D beautification project was inaugura...