I think authorities are slowly waking up to the growing mounts of waste, and thinking of tightening the noose at place where it matters. These days the waste collection autos are asking residents to segment and segregate dry and wet waste.
This was a step which they should have started many years back, but then we should be happy that they started now. I think, it’s time the civic authorities, enforce strict laws on waste disposal fine people who are careless.
But, will these things work in India? Who will have the guts to enforce it when all are busy to just run the show, not doing real difference!
But, if things go in such slow pace, them we citizens suffer. The locality becomes a dump yard and other problems will blossom. For instance, the area where our lane joins the main road is a bumping point. Due to frequent waste, the rats are having a gala jolly time. During late evening, it’s hard not to notice the scores of rats running in and out of the waste. I bet a big rat colony has sprung in a short time.
So, what’ the lesson:
- Try to segregate the waste
- Avoid dumping the waste in public places
( easier said than done)
Another idea to make a cleaner and beautiful locality. Here goes my plan. I was thinking of the posh and middle class apartments in each locality. And, invariably each apt owner has to shell out maintenance cost. This is exclusively for the upkeep of the building, security, lights in common areas, etc, What if you these apartments also charge a nominal charge ( from Rs 100 to…) for maintaining the surrounding locality. Probably, they can maintain few flower beds, or grow mother-in law’s tounge or money plant. The idea of planning this is simple. I recently came across a TED video where you a speaker said how these plants produce oxygen, recycle toxic air, etc. So, what not plant these inexpensive ones in and around your colony or apartment.
Apart from using this money for growing these plants, some money could be spend on monthly cleaning of the local area or repair of broken drain slabs, etc.
Again the question is – will be residents be willing to spend some money on a clean neighborhood? I feel most Indians have a habit of only taking care of their house, their compound, or just their courtyard. They are least concerned if the dump-yard few mts from their house is overflowing or the road outside has plastic covres. We are just shortsighted people and we get what we deserve.
But, it’s time we moot a change. Can we, can we, think beyond our house, our colony or apartment?
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