Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Thiruvananthapuram Enhances Sanitation with High-Tech Cleaners
The Thiruvananthapuram city government has added new high-tech machines to clean drains and other waste systems.
These machines, called G-Mammoth, are designed to clean drains, septic tanks, and manholes more quickly and safely.
They use strong water jets and suction to remove waste and have cameras for inspection.
The machines were made by a local startup and funded by the government.
These machines cost between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 80 lakh.
The goal is to make the city cleaner and healthier, especially during the monsoon season.
Thiruvananthapuram city corporation introduced G-Mammoth Four-in-One machines for cleaning.
The machines are designed to clean open drains, septic tanks, sewage pits, and manholes.
The machines were developed by Genrobotics Innovations Pvt Ltd.
Funding was provided by the Union government's Atal Mission scheme.
Each unit costs between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 80 lakh.
- Who
- Thiruvananthapuram city corporation
- What
- Thiruvananthapuram city corporation added new jetting-suction machines to clean drains.
- When
- Currently deployed, with a third unit in development
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To improve urban sanitation and clean drains and manholes efficiently and safely.
- Machine Name
- G-Mammoth Four-in-One
- Functionality
- Jetting, Suction, Waste Removal, Inspection
- Developer
- Genrobotics Innovations Pvt Ltd
- Funding Source
- Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation scheme
- Cost per unit
- Rs 70 lakh - Rs 80 lakh
- Tank Capacity
- 6,000 litres