Over the years Suburbs have been renowned for many things. Its rich and diverse culture, its way of life, the spirit and zest of its people and it’s definitely no coincidence that is considered by many as the ideal place to call home.
But for the past some years, the face of Suburbs has undergone the most drastic change that it has witnessed in any other time in Suburbs recent history. There is construction activities visible all around, be it in the west or the east side of our beloved stations.
The population of Suburbs have only been increasing at a greater pace than ever, be it casual visitors or permanent settlers. It has taken a toll on the public amenities meant to ensure hygiene and sanitation for its people, what this has done is made us ignorant to the falling standard of cleanliness in Suburbs.
As many of us might have experienced already, it’s a really difficult task in itself to find a public loo when nature comes calling. You have to be lucky enough to be in a mall, if not in a really descent hotel to find some relief. In the end, you end up forcing yourself into any one of the two as a last resort. Even though this is what many of you might have done, but then there are those who, either intentionally or under compulsion are forced to go in public.
Toilets sound a bit unsophisticated but in actuality many have been victim of this shortfall in infrastructure but have not confessed openly. Some of the areas which urgently require public toilets are band stand, carter road, and the area surrounding Joggers Park.
Looking at the density of Suburbs, the number of public toilets is grossly inept. This has increased the cases of defecation in public, and no matter how much we tried to avoid it, we have been subjected to this grotesque sight some time or the other. Apart from its many ills, the impact it has on the sensibilities of the public has often been overlooked.
Yet another issue that this throws up is the issue of making those in charge accountable, and introduction a system of audit based on fair check and balances.
Does development only mean how many malls, theatres and buildings once can construct with the most profit? Or does the satisfaction and general happiness of the public be the major yardstick? It is therefore said that development without proper vision and planning could only lead to chaos.
It is upon us as a responsible citizen, as a youth, and as the major stakeholder in the future of Suburbs to either sit back and rest on our laurels or adopt a more proactive approach in shaping our future. This could only happen if we all can take control of our present and take steps which can guarantee a better tomorrow.
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Good issue bought up...the problem lies in the way the BMC works. Firsty, there are hardly few public toilets around Mumbai. And the ones that are there are in a terrible condition. What's imp is that people need to be hired only to look after the maintainence of these toilets. With so many unemployed people i'm sure the BMC can afford few...
If that's done then probably this problem can reduce to certain extent.
You have pointed out lot of things that's turning our serene suburbs into a hellish place. But tell me what can be done?? our city is just an island and it has been abused and squeezed beyond capacity. SoBo (south bombay) or is it SoMu (south mumbai) has already been squeezed enough thus turning our shrewd, money hungry builder's attention towards suburbs. The only step that needs to be taken is to give topmost priority to city's infrastructure.
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