Rotting vegetable waste on arterial roads of Lal Kothi poses health hazard

Jaipur: Waste collection near Sahakar Marg and Lal Kothi vegetable market remains ineffective as vegetable waste continues to be dumped on arterial roads, causing inconvenience to commuters and raising health concerns.

Despite regular cleaning claims by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC), residents and commuters say rotting vegetables from the mandi are dumped in the open every day. The waste, often left behind by wholesale vendors, piles up especially during early morning hours, creating foul smells, attracting flies, and turning into a breeding ground for diseases.

"Waste is dumped in the open here as the waste collection vehicle comes late at night. More waste is added early in the morning around 5-6 am by wholesalers," said Rani Devi, a licensed vendor outside the mandi.

Locals complain that the problem is worsened by haphazard parking as customers stop to buy vegetables from roadside vendors. The dumped waste reduces road width, making it difficult for even pedestrians or two-wheelers to pass safely.

"Encroachment and uneven roads due to the rotting waste make it risky to commute, especially on two-wheelers," said a commuter.

While JMC clears the waste at intervals, lack of strict enforcement leads to repeated dumping. The situation worsens during rains, as the wet waste begins to rot faster.

Deputy commissioner of Malviya Nagar zone Priyavrat Charan said, "We receive complaints about waste near the Lal Kothi mandi frequently. Regular action is taken, and we are working to strengthen night patrolling so that waste is not dumped again after collection."