Udupi
The APMC Market Yard in Adi-Udupi, despite being part of the city, is facing severe neglect and lacks maintenance. It should be a bustling hub of commerce, but instead, it has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and a potential hotspot for disease transmission.
The market, managed by the state government to enhance efficiency and safeguard interests, fails to ensure safety for buyers and sellers. Vendors conduct business on muddy roads, and customers face an unclean environment. Appeals for maintenance have gone unanswered for years, with local representatives ignoring the issues.
Vendors from nearby regions bring goods to the weekly market, generating significant revenue annually. Relocated in 1992, the market now accommodates around 20,000 people but lacks basic amenities like clean water, sanitation, and electricity. Potholes and an unclean environment worsen during the monsoon, raising concerns about disease outbreaks.
