Archive · 11 Jun 2025
KMC Conducts Drives, Attempting to Move Kolkata Street Dwellers
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) is trying to help people living on the streets by moving them to shelters.
They're going to four different areas to encourage people to move.
Some people agreed to go, while others left their belongings but didn't go.
KMC officials say they want to clear the sidewalks and offer shelter with food, beds, and storage.
Some people are hesitant because they are worried about safety or lack of space at home, while some are unable to afford rented accommodation.
KMC conducted drives in four areas to move street dwellers.
Drives targeted areas including Gariahat, Hazra, and Park Circus.
One person agreed to relocate to a shelter near Chingrighata.
KMC aims to extend the drives to other parts of the city.
Some street dwellers expressed concerns about shelter security and space.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- What
- KMC drive to relocate street dwellers to shelters.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Four locations in Kolkata: Gariahat to Ballygunge Phari, Hazra to Gopalnagar, Mullick Bazar to Beckbagan, and Park Circus to Beckbagan.
- Why
- To move street dwellers from footpaths and under flyovers to homeless shelters.
KMC's Stance
Street Dwellers' Perspective
Relocation to Shelters
KMC's Stance
KMC is attempting to move street dwellers to shelters to clear sidewalks.
Street Dwellers' Perspective
Some street dwellers are hesitant to move to shelters, citing concerns about security.
Reasons for not moving
KMC's Stance
KMC is working to provide better living conditions for the homeless.
Street Dwellers' Perspective
Some dwellers claim not having a home or not having a house that can fit their family.
- Organizations Involved
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC)
- Action Taken
- Drives to relocate street dwellers
- Locations Targeted
- Gariahat to Ballygunge Phari, Hazra to Gopalnagar, Mullick Bazar to Beckbagan, and Park Circus to Beckbagan
- Relocation Destination
- Homeless shelters
- Shelter Provisions
- Meals, bathrooms, beds, and storage
- Resistance noted
- Gariahat flyover
