In an attempt to make the life of sewage workers safer, Hindi film actor Amitabh Bachchan donated automated machines for the cleaning of manholes on Saturday. Three machines along with a truck were donated.

Bachchan had committed Rs 59 lakh towards the cause. One large machine and truck are pegged to be around Rs 25 lakh, while two smaller machines cost around Rs 2.36 lakh. The remaining machines (smaller ones) are expected to be handed over by December-end, a press release issued on behalf of Bachchan stated.