GURANDI Bazaar, one of the busiest commercial areas of the city, is facing serious sanitation problems. Garbage scattered across the market area has raised questions about the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation’s cleanliness arrangements. The condition of the market is a cause for concern. Plastic bags, food waste and other garbage can be seen lying along the roadside. The waste has accumulated near the boundary wall and around vehicles parked in the area. The foul smell adds to the problems faced by shopkeepers, traders and visitors. People have been forced to visit the market and buy essential commodities amid such pathetic condition. The situation is particularly worrying on Sundays, when the weekly market attracts a large number of people. Despite the heavy footfall, proper cleaning arrangements are lacking. The garbage scattered across the area also raises concerns about hygiene and the risk of diseases.

 

The condition of Gurandi market has raised a basic question: who is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in such a busy commercial area? Is the problem due to the sanitation contractor, the sanitation supervisor or a lack of proper monitoring by the JMC administration? Despite several complaints, the sanitation situation has failed to improve. The piles of waste also raise questions about the regularity of cleaning and the disposal of garbage generated by the weekly market. The Swachh Bharat Mission aims to promote cleanliness and better sanitation in public places. However, the condition at Gurandi market presents a different picture. Traders and visitors need a clean and hygienic environment. The civic body must ensure regular cleaning, timely garbage removal and effective supervision. Fixing responsibility for the lapses is equally important. The major question remains whether the municipal authorities will take concrete action to improve sanitation at Gurandi market or allow the problem to continue.