From overflowing garbage and water leakages to deteriorating railway infrastructure and encroachment on mangrove land, Mumbai residents continue to raise concerns over a range of civic issues affecting daily life across the city. While some complaints have elicited responses from civic agencies and transport authorities, many problems remain unresolved.
In Juhu, resident Smita Joshi highlighted a persistent garbage issue at the junction of 11th Road, where waste bins from multiple housing societies are stored before collection. According to her, ragpickers frequently scatter the garbage, creating foul odours and unhygienic conditions. She questioned why waste could not be collected directly from individual societies and called for more frequent road cleaning by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
A similar concern was raised by Shailesh Chaya, who reported continuous water wastage outside Laxmi Hall on 10th Road in Khar West. He said an unrepaired water pipeline has been leaking for the past six months, causing water to flow daily beneath an electrical distribution system.
Environmental concerns were also highlighted by Thecla B D’Souza, who pointed to alleged encroachment and dumping activities on a mangrove patch between Malvani Church and Marve Village. Once known for its natural surroundings, the area is now reportedly being used for waste disposal and parking, while the absence of footpaths has made pedestrian movement unsafe.
Commuters have also flagged infrastructure shortcomings. Geeta Thakker, a senior citizen, urged Metro authorities to improve signage and accessibility around Siddhivinayak Metro station, particularly regarding lift access and directional guidance.
Meanwhile, Chetan N Mehta drew attention to damaged stairs and broken railings at Andheri railway station’s Platform No. 1 entrance, stating that the condition poses difficulties for senior citizens and passengers carrying luggage.
Responding to earlier complaints, the BMC and BEST said they would investigate reported issues, including water wastage, illegal garbage dumping and damaged roads. BEST also acknowledged delays on Route 248 due to heavy traffic and said additional buses are planned in the future to improve service reliability.
The civic agencies maintained that corrective action would be taken where necessary, while residents continue to demand faster resolution of long-standing civic problems.
Source: Mid-day
