Bhopal Garbage Challenge: Sanitation Workers Resumes Cleaning After 3-Day Strike, But Can Bhopal Get Rid Of Accumulated 3K Tonnes Waste Before Diwali? VIDEO
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Sanitation workers across Madhya Pradesh called off their three-day strike on Friday following a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. The Akhil Bharatiya Safai Mazdoor Trade Union said eight of its 10 demands were resolved during the meeting, paving the way for the restoration of essential civic services. However, the Bhopal garbage crisis continued as nearly 3,000…
Bhopal sanitation workers called off their three-day strike on Friday after meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, resolving eight of ten demands. However, nearly 3,000 tonnes of accumulated waste continues to threaten the city's cleanliness ahead of Diwali. Streets remained littered with garbage heaps, including on VIP Road, New Market and residential areas.
Though workers resumed cleaning operations on Saturday, clearing the waste is expected to take time and require more manpower. Bhopal generates 800-900 tonnes of municipal waste daily, increasing to nearly 1,000 tonnes during festivals. Other daily-wage workers involved in water supply and streetlight maintenance also participated in the strike, impacting essential BMC services.
A committee will be formed to examine regularisation of sanitation workers across Madhya Pradesh, with workers demanding a salary increase from Rs 10,500 to Rs 25,000, potentially reaching Rs 18,000-Rs 20,000 with compassionate appointments.
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