Assam: Jagiroad residents demand relocation of dry fish market

OUR CORRESPONDENT

JAGIROAD: The foul odour from dry fish has engulfed the heart of the growing town of Jagiroad, causing immense inconvenience to its residents. It is alleged that Asia’s largest dry fish market, unscientifically situated along the railway station road and its surroundings, has created severe problems for local people.

It is further alleged that heavy trucks from Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and other states haphazardly park on the busy station road for loading and unloading, causing frustration among local residents and visitors to the railway station. Many locals also use this road to access essential services, including the local SBI branch, BSNL office, Post Office, Nakhola High School, and more.

It is learnt that, with the establishment of Tata’s Semiconductor project in Jagiroad, the importance of the only premier railway station in Morigaon district has increased manifold. However, the unauthorised occupation of the area by large dry fish market trucks has made the surroundings unhygienic.

Concerned citizens have urged the district administration and the state government to relocate the market to a nearby area and develop it with scientific planning.

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