While Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) proudly showcases its cleanliness efforts in select parts of the city like Civil Lines and Dharampeth, Gadge Nagar tells a completely different story — one of neglect, filth, and frustration.
Heaps of garbage line the streets, drains are clogged, and foul stench hangs in the air. For residents of Gadge Nagar, daily life means navigating through rotting waste and overflowing bins — a stark contrast to the neatly swept roads of NMC’s so-called “model” zones.
“Is Gadge Nagar not part of Nagpur?” asked Priya Khobragade, a local resident. “We see sweepers and garbage trucks regularly in Civil Lines, but here, it’s like the NMC has vanished.”
Despite several complaints and repeated follow-ups, no sustained cleaning or waste removal is taking place in the locality. Locals allege that NMC sanitation staff either skip their duties or come irregularly — often ignoring lanes entirely.
Ironically, NMC officials continue to boast about their cleanliness rankings and Smart City credentials, while residents in areas like Gadge Nagar are forced to live in filth.
Health concerns are growing too. Stagnant garbage and uncovered waste have become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and stray animals, raising the risk of disease outbreaks.
This glaring double standard in NMC’s approach to city cleanliness has sparked anger among citizens who feel abandoned. Until action is taken beyond just high-profile zones, Nagpur’s “clean city” image remains nothing more than a half-truth.
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