A Cleaner Guwahati in the Making? GMC’s 2025 Report Offers Clues

Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania on Wednesday addressed a press conference detailing the work carried out by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) during the year 2025, outlining key achievements, expenditures, and future priorities.

The Mayor said that door-to-door garbage collection has been introduced in Guwahati for the first time, significantly strengthening the city’s waste management system. He added that Guwahati has successfully completed the Swachhata (Cleanliness) Competition and has been recognized as one of the clean cities in the North-East.

Mrigen Sarania informed that the GMC’s budget for 2025 stood at ₹1,800 crore.

"As part of urban infrastructure development, over ₹8 crore was spent on beautification of footpaths near the DC Officer’s office at Rupnagar. To improve civic amenities, the Corporation installed 3,200 street lights across the city and arranged 250 garbage disposal vehicles," said Sarania.

He further stated that drinking water supply has been strengthened through the Jal Board, while each ward councillor was provided ₹40,000 for development works. The GMC has also planned to execute projects worth ₹132 crore across 26 wards within a period of six to eight months.

Addressing social infrastructure, the Mayor said that ₹2 crore has been allocated for crematorium development. He added that additional funds will be sought from the Central Government if required to meet future development needs.

Emphasising flood management, Mrigen Sarania said that special focus will be given to mitigating artificial flooding in Guwahati. He also mentioned that residents willing to manage waste disposal independently would be encouraged under municipal guidelines.

The Mayor said that roads, street lighting, and water supply remain the top priorities of the GMC. He informed that the Corporation recorded a total tax collection of ₹70 crore in 2025, and announced that the deadline for clearing outstanding municipal taxes has been set for March 31, 2026.

Reiterating GMC’s commitment to improving civic services, the Mayor said sustained efforts would continue to make Guwahati a cleaner, better-planned, and more liveable city.

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