Rapid expansion of dry fish market in Jagiroad causes concern

A CORRESPONDENT

JAGIROAD: The dry fish market situated in the heart of Jagiroad has become a cause for concern for the people here. The market, after exemption from GST, is expanding, thereby covering a large residential area. Also, the market usually occupies both sides of the busy Station Road leading to traffic chaos. The Station Road leads to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) office, post office, Nakhola High School and many residential units.

During market days, particularly on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the road remains blocked by dry fish-laden heavy vehicles and even a pedestrian can hardly move on the road. The market is developing haphazardly with no proper planning of drainage and sewage system and as such, is creating an unhygienic environment in the area. Street dogs and crows carry the rotten dry fish and scatter them here and there. The odd smell of dry fish also causes discontentment among the people here. The conscious section of people have urged the district authority to shift the market to the outskirts of the town and to develop it in a scientific manner.

Also Read: Assam News