From the archive record
Welcome to the new India of 2026, with roadside trash stored by the municipal corporations, despite the collectionof vast sums in property tax! Footage from Fatehpur Beri village in New Delhi, India, shows roadside areas covered with mixed municipal waste. Piles of garbage, including plastic and organic material, are scattered along the road edges in an open environment. Cattle are feeding directly from these waste heaps, indicating unmanaged disposal practices. The scene reflects gaps in solid waste collection and handling within the locality. Movement of vehicles and people occurs alongside the exposed waste, highlighting public health and sanitation concerns. The visuals document conditions associated with improper waste management in an urban village setting.