Staff reporter
Guwahati: Residents of Bharalupar, located near the Assam Cricket Association Stadium (Barsapara Cricket Stadium), are grappling with a severe waste management crisis due to inadequate dustbin facilities. The absence of proper disposal options has forced locals to dump waste into the adjacent Mora Bharalu river, raising grave environmental concerns.
Despite repeated appeals to the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) for additional dustbins, the issue remains unaddressed. In a bid to manage waste ahead of the upcoming IPL match, authorities have placed a green net over a section of the river. This move has sparked speculations among residents, with some suspecting it to be an attempt to conceal pollution, while others believe it was installed to curb mosquito breeding after the partial river cleaning.
A local resident expressed frustration, saying, “The waste scattered along the road is only being cleared because of the IPL matches. Otherwise, it would have remained unattended. We need proper dustbins, and the GMC should ensure regular waste collection.”
Previously, the GMC had placed small bamboo dustbins in the area, but these often toppled due to overflowing garbage. Additionally, locals reported that daily garbage collection, once consistent, has become irregular, with collectors citing a shortage of vehicles.
As part of the ‘Mission Flood Free Guwahati’ initiative, the GMC has been carrying out de-siltation work in the Mora Bharalu river. However, without permanent waste management solutions, the problem continues to festers.
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