Janakpurdham City Faces Severe Garbage Crisis
Summary
Janakpurdham is struggling with heaps of garbage, stench and mosquitoes, troubling devotees and tourists visiting Janaki Temple and other religious sites. Residents and visitors blame both poor municipal management and the careless dumping habits of locals.
Key Points
- Garbage has piled up across Janakpurdham’s main roads, chowks and around Janaki Temple, making the religious city unpleasant for residents and tourists.
- Locals say the problem is longstanding and cannot be solved without both stronger sanitation efforts and greater public awareness.
- Visitors from India and elsewhere say the dirty surroundings are unfit for a major pilgrimage destination.
- The city’s historical ponds are also polluted, with garbage and sewage affecting their condition.
