SMC steps up clean & safe city drive

way2barak, September 2:-– In a determined move to transform Silchar into a cleaner, greener, and more organized city, the Silchar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has launched an extensive eviction drive to clear illegal encroachments and unauthorized shops from public spaces. The initiative, carried out in collaboration with Shrishti Waste Management, aims to restore pedestrian pathways, ensure smoother traffic flow, and enhance overall urban aesthetics.

Meanwhile,SMC Commissioner, Srishti Singh IAS stated that reclaiming footpaths is a crucial step in improving both public safety and convenience.

“Encroachment-free roads are essential for a clean and livable city. Our mission is not just to remove obstructions but to instill a sense of civic responsibility among citizens,” said the Municipal Commissioner while overseeing the drive.

Alongside the eviction exercise, the SMC team visited newly incorporated areas such as Rongpur and Kolartal to interact with local business owners and raise awareness about the importance of obtaining a valid Trade License Certificate. The move underscores the administration’s push for legal compliance and structured urban development.

“Trade licenses are more than just a formality ,they offer legal recognition, enhance business credibility, and contribute to maintaining a systematic and well-governed city,”SMC officials explained during their interaction with traders. Business owners were encouraged to come forward and regularize their operations, which will ultimately benefit the entire commercial ecosystem of Silchar.

The Clean & Safe Silchar Mission reflects a larger vision to position the city as a model of sustainable urban management. By saying no to encroachments and embracing lawful business practices, authorities believe Silchar can achieve the twin goals of development and livability, ensuring a vibrant urban future for its residents.

It is noteworthy that the Silchar Municipal Board was officially upgraded to the Silchar Municipal Corporation earlier this year and ceremonially inaugurated on June 30 by the Silchar, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha in presence of district administration officials, MLAs, and other dignitaries ,a development that marked a new chapter in urban governance for Barak Valley.

This is stated in a press release issued by Regional office of Information & Public Relations Barak valley Zone Silchar Assam.