Garbage Guwahati

Guwahati, March 31: Garbage dumping has been a persistent problem in Guwahati, the largest city in Assam. Recently, the Assam Minister for Urban Development, Ashok Singhal, took to Twitter to express his helplessness in addressing the issue. In a series of tweets, he lamented the lack of cooperation from citizens and civic authorities in maintaining cleanliness in the city.

Singhal’s tweets came in the wake of heavy rainfall in Guwahati, which resulted in flooding and waterlogging in many areas. The overflowing garbage bins and littered streets worsened the situation, leading to health hazards and inconvenience for the residents.

In his tweets, Singhal blamed the citizens for the sorry state of affairs. He pointed out that despite the government’s efforts to promote waste segregation and treatment, many people continued to dump their garbage in public places. Singhal also criticized the civic authorities for their inefficiency in collecting and disposing of garbage.


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The tweets by the Assam Minister have sparked a debate on social media, with many people expressing their opinions on the issue. While some have criticized Singhal for passing the buck, others have lauded him for highlighting the problem and calling for urgent action.

The problem of garbage dumping in Guwahati is not new. The city has been struggling with the issue for years, and despite various campaigns and initiatives, the situation remains grim. The lack of proper waste management infrastructure and the citizens’ apathy towards cleanliness are the primary reasons behind the problem.

To address this issue, there is a need for a multi-pronged approach. The government needs to step up its efforts to improve the waste management infrastructure, including setting up more waste segregation and treatment facilities, increasing the number of garbage bins in public places, and employing more waste collectors.

The civic authorities also need to be more proactive in enforcing the rules related to waste disposal and imposing fines on offenders.

However, the onus is not just on the government and civic authorities. The citizens also need to take responsibility for keeping their city clean. There is a need for sustained awareness campaigns to educate people about the importance of proper waste disposal and instill a sense of civic responsibility among them.

The tweets by the Assam Minister for Urban Development highlight the urgent need for action to address the problem of garbage dumping in Guwahati.

While it is easy to blame the government and civic authorities for the situation, the citizens also need to do their part in maintaining cleanliness in the city. Only a collective effort can help to make Guwahati a cleaner and healthier city to live in.

It is worth noting that the problem of garbage dumping in Guwahati is not just limited to the city, but is a nationwide issue in India.

In 2014, the government of India launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission), a national campaign to promote cleanliness and proper waste management. However, despite the government’s efforts, the reality on the ground is far from what is depicted in the posters and slogans.