HT Digital,
Guwahati, Jan 29: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has pressed the accelerator on its cleanliness mission with the induction of a new fleet of modern sanitation machinery aimed at strengthening mechanised cleaning and solid waste management across the city.
The fleet was formally flagged off at Khanapara by Assam’s Minister for Urban Development and Housing Affairs, Jayanta Mallabaruah, marking a significant upgrade in GMC’s civic infrastructure.
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The newly inducted arsenal includes four mechanical sweeping machines for major arterial roads, 50 auto tippers to ensure door-to-door waste collection in all wards, seven mini suction machines to tackle clogged drains and waterlogging, and 14 dumping trucks to streamline waste transportation and disposal.
“These vehicles will significantly reinforce the city’s sanitation framework and offer long-term solutions to recurring issues like drain blockages and monsoon waterlogging,” Mallabaruah said. He also stressed the importance of technology-driven monitoring, noting that the vehicles will be geo-tracked to prevent misuse and ensure optimal deployment.
“In the past, GMC has adopted monitoring systems for its vehicles. With geo-tracking, we aim to ensure these machines are used efficiently and maintained properly,” the minister added.
GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania said the move signals a decisive shift towards mechanised sanitation, reducing dependence on manual labour while improving efficiency. “This aligns with the core objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission and modern urban governance,” he said.
The flag-off ceremony was attended by Deputy Mayor Smita Roy, GMC Commissioner Chinmoy Prakash Phukoon, Additional Commissioner Dhruba Jyoti Hazarika, and other senior officials.
With this rollout, GMC hopes cleaner roads, freer drains, and fewer monsoon headaches will soon become the city’s new normal.
