VOICED : Mountains of garbage and despair in India's dirtiest city

Gonder, labeled as India's dirtiest city, faces severe sanitation and waste management issues. Despite government efforts like Prime Minister Modi's clean-up mission, local challenges persist due to corruption and lack of cooperation. The city has been affected by cholera outbreaks linked to poor sanitation. Community members express frustration over the situation, while the city plans to outsource garbage collection to improve conditions.

What was the primary reason for Gonder being labeled as India's dirtiest city?

• High population density

• Poor performance in sanitation and waste management

• Lack of educational facilities

• High crime rate

What initiative did Prime Minister Narendra Modi launch to address cleanliness in India?

• Clean India Mission

• Digital India

• Make in India

• Skill India

What problem do residents of Gonder face due to municipal workers' negligence?

• Lack of public transportation

• Frequent power outages

• Uncollected dead animals causing bad odors

• Water shortages

What are the local media attributing the poor state of Gonder to?

• Lack of tourism

• Natural disasters

• Corruption and political conflicts

• Economic downturn

What measure is Gonder considering to improve its waste management?

• Building more landfills

• Reducing population density

• Outsourcing garbage collection to private companies

• Increasing taxes