Mohali, March 11 -- Frustrated by the government's inaction, residents of Aerocity launched a large-scale cleanliness drive near Airport Chowk on Monday.

Around 50 residents, including women and senior citizens, joined the drive led by Aerocity Welfare and Development Committee (Block C) chairman R Tuli.

Tuli criticised government officials for the neglect shown towards Aerocity. Despite its prime location near the International airport, residents are struggling with garbage heaps and plastic waste, the chairman said.

"GMADA has ignored this area for nearly nine months. Even VIPs and officials passing through the main Airport Road see the filth, yet they take no action," said Tuli. He also said that the residents repeatedly raised this...