Mohali :
Open garbage dumps at several locations across Mohali have raised concerns over sanitation and public health, with Punjab Congress Seva Dal District Mohali General Secretary and social worker Vishal Sharma criticising the Municipal Corporation and administration for what he described as poor waste management.
During a visit to different parts of the city, Sharma said garbage heaps were visible in areas including Balongi, Badmajra, National Highway Road and several smaller localities. He said recent rainfall had further aggravated the problem, with wet waste causing foul smells and unhygienic conditions.
Sharma said garbage had also accumulated around villages falling under the Mohali Municipal Corporation, including Madanpur, Kumbhra, Shahimajra, Sohana and Mator. He claimed stray animals and dogs frequently rummage through the waste and scatter it onto roads, creating problems for pedestrians and motorists.
Garbage Issue Despite NGT Strictness
Sharma said the continued dumping of garbage was concerning despite the National Green Tribunal’s strict approach towards violations related to solid waste management. He questioned the effectiveness of the existing waste-management system and said open garbage, especially during the rainy season, could attract insects, produce foul odours and create unhealthy surroundings.
Municipal Corporation Has Failed.
Alleging a failure on the part of the Municipal Corporation, Sharma said Mohali needs a permanent and effective mechanism for garbage collection, transportation and scientific disposal.
He claimed that people were also dumping waste at places that were not designated dumping points, resulting in garbage spreading along residential areas, roadsides and other public places.
Concern Over Mohali’s Cleanliness Ranking
Sharma further warned that if immediate corrective measures were not taken, the city’s cleanliness and sanitation ranking could be affected.
He demanded the removal of garbage heaps from residential areas, roadsides and villages around Mohali and called for stronger monitoring of waste collection and disposal.
Sharma said maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility of citizens and authorities, but stressed that the Municipal Corporation must ensure an efficient waste-management system to provide residents with a cleaner and healthier environment.
