No More Waste: Ludhiana MC Tightens Rules on Roads, Markets and Meat Shops
MC Commissioner Steps Up Action Against Littering, Non-Compliant Meat Shops
Aryan K 
Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], July 02: In a high-level meeting, Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal told health officials to take tough steps if waste was found dumped on roadsides. He asked all chief sanitary inspectors and sweepers to work regularly. If anyone is found ignoring duties, disciplinary action will be taken. The aim is to improve the city’s condition and stop trash from collecting near markets or empty lands.
Shops and Vendors to Follow Clean Practices
Dachalwal stressed that shopkeepers and market vendors must stop throwing waste after business hours. He has ordered meetings with market associations so they can guide their members. Commercial units that don’t follow these rules will face action. Ludhiana’s busy roads often get dirty in the evening, but with these changes, officers hope shop owners will take better care of the streets they use daily.
Regular Check on Garbage Removal
He also mentioned that garbage from static compactors must be removed on time. The private agency handling this work has been asked to fix any faulty machines without delay. A smooth garbage pickup system is key to keeping areas clean. Dachalwal said each part of the city must be checked, and any laziness from contractors will not be accepted.
Illegal Meat Shops Under Scrutiny
The commissioner is also serious about stopping illegal slaughtering in the city. He said all meat sellers must use the proper slaughterhouse built by the MC on Hambran Road. Selling meat without using this facility is now strictly banned. Illegal shops harm both hygiene and public health, and strong steps will be taken to stop such activity soon.
Inspections and Strict Follow-Ups Planned
Dachalwal asked all zonal commissioners to take full responsibility for their areas. They must regularly check the cleanliness and guide their teams. Surprise checks by the commissioner himself are expected in coming days. “Anyone found sleeping on duty or ignoring rules will be held accountable,” he warned. The plan now depends on teamwork and responsibility from both citizens and officials.
