India, May 15 -- Building debris & domestic waste menace overwhelm Hebbal Industrial Area

By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers

Industries are the backbone of a nation's growth, and while they contribute significantly to the exchequer through annual taxes, they expect the Government to provide at least the basic amenities required for smooth operations.

However, the grand promises made by authorities to lure industries into setting up units are often forgotten, remaining confined to paper.

Initially well-maintained, industrial areas over time become neglected and forgotten. A glaring example is the Hebbal Industrial Area in Mysuru, which now stands as a symbol of official apathy and broken assurances.

Established during the tenure of then Chief M...