Can Mohali maintain its cleanliness ranking without a dumping ground?

In response, the Municipal Corporation has set up processing plants at RMC points to manage waste. However, many of these facilities remain non-operational. The plant in Jagatpura, designed to process both wet and dry waste with a capacity of 150 tons per day, is expected to become functional in another 15 days. Meanwhile, the RMC point in Shahi Majra is already operational. Additionally, the corporation has finalized a contract for mechanical cleaning.

Mohali’s previous rankings in cleanliness surveys

• 2021: Ranked 76th among the top 100 cities
• 2022: Dropped to 113th place

Despite the Municipal Corporation spending crores of rupees annually to improve cleanliness, garbage heaps remain a common sight along main roads, market parking areas, and sectors 78, 65, and Phase 2, including industrial zones. The city also struggles with managing fallen leaves, which accumulate in large quantities during this season.

A cleanliness inspection on Friday found several locations littered with waste, including garbage scattered along main roads. At one site, a parking lot had been illegally converted into a dumping ground.

Another major issue is irresponsible waste disposal by residents. Instead of using the designated dustbins provided by the administration, many residents discard their household waste in open spaces, further contributing to Mohali’s declining cleanliness ranking.

Additionally, stray animals have started gathering around garbage dumps in multiple areas. Many market dustbins are broken, and in several parks, only metal frames remain, with the actual bins missing. Cleanliness in villages and areas under the Municipal Corporation also remains a concern.

Municipal Corporation Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh Sandhu stated that the sanitation survey team is actively carrying out its duties. He emphasized that despite challenges like the closure of the dumping ground, the corporation is making every possible effort to maintain cleanliness and address all shortcomings.