Chhaygaon Plastic Waste Unit Defunct Months After Launch, Funds Misuse Alleged

A plastic waste management unit under Chhaygaon LAC in Kamrup district became non-functional just two months after its July 25, 2023 inauguration, despite significant public spending. The unit reportedly shut down due to mechanical failure and has remained closed for nearly two years, drawing criticism from locals and the Chhaygaon Students’ Union. The prolonged shutdown has disrupted waste management and raised concerns over planning, maintenance, and accountability. Residents and student bodies have demanded urgent action to revive the unit or clarify its future.