Waste Burning Fuelling Pollution Amritsar Outskirts Engulfed in Smoke
PROTEST signal, reported in IN, from tribuneindia.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Bagh, Jammu And Kashmir, India, Amritsar.
What Happened
A major garbage fire occurred near the Vallah overbridge on Sunday night, close to Amritsar’s main vegetable market, causing thick smoke that hindered commuters. Police reported frequent burning of waste at this location, which has also been observed in Ranjit Avenue and Ram Bagh (Company Bagh), a historic area near Beant Park. Social activist Pawan Sharma highlighted that municipal waste burning continues despite government claims of improved solid waste management, with no significant accountability for such incidents. Unlike stubble burning, where farmers face police action, garbage burning lacks regulatory enforcement, with waste generators like marriage palaces dumping materials along highways and bypass roads. The Municipal Corporation issued show-cause notices to officials but incidents persist, worsening air quality and pollution levels in the city.
Why it matters
The ongoing garbage burning in Amritsar’s outskirts and city centers exacerbates air pollution, particularly as the city lacks a coordinated waste management system. Residents face health risks and disruptions to daily commutes, while authorities face criticism for failing to enforce regulations despite issuing show-cause notices. Without accountability for waste burning, pollution levels remain high, especially during periods when air quality is already strained. The situation highlights a gap in municipal oversight compared to agricultural stubble burning, where penalties have been applied.
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