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Pune Township Choked by Illegal Garbage Dumps
6 Sep
Summary
- Over 12,000 residents face pollution from illegal dumps near a major township.
- Authorities like PMRDA and MPCB have failed to address escalating waste issues.
- Residents report persistent dumping of household waste, construction debris, and sewage.
Residents of a Pune township near Hinjewadi are enduring severe environmental pollution due to persistent illegal dumping. Mounds of household waste, construction debris, and sewage are accumulating on open plots, despite a PMRDA signboard prohibiting such activities. Over 12,000 residents have lodged numerous complaints over the past year with authorities including the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and local gram panchayats, but their appeals have gone unanswered.
The situation is exacerbated by sewage being released into a nullah that flows into the Mula river, a source of drinking water for the township. Commercial establishments in the IT hub are also contributing to the problem by allegedly dumping food waste and burning trash illegally to cut costs. Multiple agencies, including PMRDA, MPCB, and local gram panchayats, are reportedly passing the buck, failing to take decisive action against polluters.
This ongoing neglect has led to deteriorating water quality and toxic air, significantly impacting the quality of life for residents. Legal violations like open dumping, burning waste, and mixing without segregation are rampant. The situation highlights a stark contrast between the township's marketed image and the current reality of neglected basic civic services and poor enforcement.
