Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, Feb 28: Growing frustration over inadequate garbage collection and poor sanitation services has prompted residents in several areas under the Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) to demand immediate corrective action. Complaints about clogged drains, uncollected waste and malfunctioning streetlights have been mounting, leading to an ultimatum issued by local representatives. A delegation led by public facilities representative Mukul Mishra met with the Deputy Municipal Commissioner of JNAC on Friday, presenting a detailed memorandum outlining the critical problems faced by residents in Sonari, Kadma and Bistupur.
The memorandum highlighted several key issues, including cleaning contractors failing to deploy the required number of workers as per tender agreements, drains in non-company areas getting blocked due to excessive waste accumulation and delayed garbage collection leading to piles of trash emitting foul odors. It also pointed out that household waste collection was highly irregular, with officials frequently citing vehicle breakdowns as an excuse. Additionally, the absence of JCBs and tractors to remove garbage from major intersections has resulted in unhygienic conditions across various locations.
The delegation made it clear that if authorities fail to take corrective action by March 6, they, along with affected citizens, will stage a protest at the JNAC gate on March 7. They emphasized that residents are growing increasingly frustrated with the indifferent attitude of officials responsible for sanitation and waste management. If timely measures are not implemented, public dissatisfaction will escalate into a large-scale demonstration.
Responding to the concerns raised by the delegation, the Deputy Municipal Commissioner assured that the expired contracts for cleaning services would be renewed soon. He acknowledged the severity of the issue and reaffirmed that sanitation and waste management were priorities for the administration. Steps would be taken to ensure that cleaning and garbage collection efforts are resumed efficiently.
Residents are now closely monitoring the situation, expecting tangible improvements before the March 6 deadline. If their demands remain unmet, they are prepared to proceed with their planned protest to ensure their grievances are heard and addressed. Among those present in the delegation were Dharmendra Prasad, Neeraj Singh, Sunny Singh, Vivek Pandey, Pintu Singh, Santosh Bhagat, Pradeep Singh and Atul Singh Uttam Kumar. Their collective stand underscores the urgency of the matter and the need for immediate government intervention to restore sanitation services in affected areas.
