As one walks down to the bustling Mapusa market along the newly slabbed nullah behind the fish market, bordering the government complex, the stench of untreated sewage fills the air. Instead of addressing the root cause of the pollution, the only action taken by the officials—the MMC and the sitting MLA—has been to cover the drain. However, without proper planning, they have merely allowed the sewage to continue flowing untreated beneath it. The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB remains in a deep slumber, while the sanitary inspector and health officers have failed in their duty to ensure a clean and hygienic environment. I urge the MMC, the GSPCB, and the health department to visit the nullah behind the Mapusa market and take immediate steps to install a small sewage treatment plant. This will not only improve the quality of life for Mapsekars but also ensure a cleaner and healthier environment for all visitors, free from the unbearable stench.