Wards 32 & 33 seek better drainage, regular removal of domestic waste

Ranchi: Residents of Ward 32 and 33 in Ranchi are struggling with poor sanitation, piling waste and shortage of clean drinking water.Local residents alleged that sanitation services in both wards were highly irregular, resulting in garbage heaps piling up along roadsides, near houses and at street corners, creating unhygienic conditions and a foul odour.In Ward 32, areas such as Panchsheel Colony, Tel Mill Gali, Adarsh Nagar, Shahdeo Nagar and Vikas Nagar are among the most affected. Residents complained that garbage is not lifted regularly, and drains often remained clogged. “Garbage remains lying for days, attracting stray animals and mosquitoes. Children and elderly people are the worst affected, but repeated complaints did not yield any permanent solution,” said Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Adarsh Nagar.Water scarcity is adding to the woes in Ward 32. Several localities fell under dry zones, where residents struggled to get clean drinking water. “Sometimes water does not come for days, and when it does, the quality is poor. We are forced to buy water or depend on private sources,” said Rita Devi of Panchsheel Colony. Aspiring ward councillor Geet Kujur said, “Cleanliness and drinking water are fundamental rights of residents. There is an urgent need for systematic waste management and deep boring projects by the municipal corporation to address water scarcity. Govt welfare schemes also fail to reach many eligible families due to lack of proper monitoring.”Ward 33 residents faced similar issues, along with waterlogging, broken roads and inadequate drainage in areas such as Anand Nagar, CCL Colony, Major Kothi, ITI, Loha Singh Marg, Indra Nagar and Utkal Colony. Manoj Singh, a resident of Indra Nagar, said, “During the rainy season, water accumulates on roads because there are no proper drains. Street lights are either damaged or non-functional, making it unsafe to move at night.”