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The recent garbage crisis is another example of the inefficiency of the GMC in managing waste and handling public complaints.
Despite the removal of the makeshift garbage transfer station from the embankment road connecting Batapara to Sakuchi, residents of Sakuchi are once again left facing an unpleasant and persistent problem. Instead of solving the problem, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has only shifted the problem to another locality. The new dumping site on Sakuchi Road, just beyond Duat Bazaar, has done nothing but escalate the situation, leaving residents frustrated.
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Instead of finding a permanent solution, the GMC continued to play a game of relocation, much to the chagrin of the residents. While the embankment road may be free of dirt, the crisis has simply been shifted to another area, causing serious consequences for the sanitation, hygiene and health of the local citizens. The way the GMC handled the situation speaks volumes for their inability to handle a basic civic issue like waste management.
The transfer of the landfill to Sakuchi Road brought a new wave of discontent. One of the residents, who asked to remain anonymous, shared his frustrations and stated: “It’s not that the problem has been solved; they’ve just moved the mess from one place to another. The stench is unbearable, and there’s trash everywhere. We’re suffering because of the GMC’s inability to find a proper solution .
Another resident commented, “This is a complete failure on the part of the GMC. They promised us better waste management, but all we have is a changed problem. This is not the solution we asked for.
Despite repeated pleas from the public, the GMC seems unfazed by the inconvenience faced by the residents of Sakuchi. What was once a problem for the residents of Sijubari, Jormara and the areas surrounding the embankment road has now become a burden for those living near Sakuchi Road. With each passing day, the crisis worsens, yet the GMC fails to act quickly or decisively.
In addition to the relocation fiasco, the daily garbage removal in the entire settlement was also severely affected. The lack of a legitimate place to set up a proper transfer station meant that garbage piled up on the streets for days, attracting stray animals and creating an unsanitary environment.
Local residents have complained about the irregular garbage collection services, which have only gotten worse in recent months. “We used to see the garbage collection vans regularly, but now it’s like they forgot about us,” one local noted anonymously. “Sometimes they don’t show up for days, and we are left with overflowing bins that no one comes to empty.
Another resident echoed this frustration, stating: “It’s been months, and GMC still hasn’t found a suitable system. The vans come whenever they feel like it. The roads are dirty, and it feels like they’ve abandoned us.
The recent garbage crisis is another example of the inefficiency of the GMC in managing waste and handling public complaints. Over the years, Guwahati has seen an influx of complaints regarding the GMC’s handling of garbage collection and disposal, with Sakuchi being the latest victim of their incompetence.
The GMC has repeatedly failed to provide systematic solutions to waste management in the city. Despite being a prominent city and having early access to various facilities, Guwahati’s waste disposal infrastructure remains in an appalling state, plagued by delays and inefficiencies; Citizens wonder why basic services such as garbage collection are handled so poorly.
GMC’s failings have not gone unnoticed. Previous media reports also highlighted the corporation’s negligence in handling critical issues. In 2022, several reports came out about the lack of adequate sanitation services in many departments in Guwahati. A similar situation occurred in the area of ​​Haralomuch, where residents complained about a broken garbage collection system. Just like with Saccucci, the problem dragged on for months before any action was taken.
The current situation in Sakuchi has reached a turning point. Negligence on the part of the GMC has left residents questioning the corporation’s ability to govern effectively. With each day that passes without resolution, public frustration grows.
“Imagine how much an authority must be unable to delay such important issues that affect the daily lives of the residents,” said one of the residents. “We’ve been waiting for a proper garbage management system for years, and all they’ve done is move the problem.
Many residents also compare the situation in Guwahati to that of other cities in India. “Cities like Indore have managed to establish clean and efficient waste management systems, yet here in Guwahati, we are still stuck with this mess,” commented another citizen. “It is embarrassing that our capital city cannot even handle basic sanitation.
When contacted by local media outlet GPlus, a GMC official admitted to the delay in handling the waste disposal issue. “There is no open space for dumping garbage collected by small e-vehicles,” the official said. “As a result, there is a significant delay in garbage collection. The authority will find a place for transfer stations. In the meantime, we have received complaints about toilet disruptions, and we are trying to curb it.
While the GMC acknowledged the complaints, their response was anything but reassuring. Citizens are skeptical of any meaningful action being taken, given the corporation’s history of empty promises and delayed responses.
The Sakuchi garbage crisis is just one of many examples of the GMC’s inability to effectively manage waste in the city. As the largest city in Assam, Guwahati should lead by example when it comes to cleanliness and sanitation. However, the GMC has consistently failed to uphold basic civic standards, leaving residents to face the consequences of their negligence.
It is high time the GMC realizes the seriousness of the issue and implements a permanent solution to the garbage disposal crisis in Sakuchi and other affected areas. Until then, the people of Guwahati remain stuck in an endless cycle of mismanagement and neglect, hoping for the day when the authorities finally wake up and do their job.
GMC’s negligence has left Sacucci in a state of disarray, with no solution in sight to the ongoing garbage crisis. While the city is dealing with sanitation and hygiene problems, the question remains: how long will it take for the authorities to overcome and respond to the needs of the people they are supposed to serve? Until then, residents of Sakuchi and other affected areas are left to fend for themselves in a city that seems to have been forgotten by those responsible for its upkeep.
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