Guwahati: Reclaim Guwahati, a citizen-led initiative aimed at restoring and reimagining public spaces in the city, has completed one year of sustained environmental action and community participation.
Launched on November 10, 2024, around Dighalipukhuri, the movement has grown into a citywide effort promoting cleanliness, inclusivity, and ecological balance in urban areas.
Over the past year, volunteers associated with Reclaim Guwahati have conducted 51 clean-up drives, collecting over 1,500 kilograms of waste and installing eco-friendly bamboo bins across key locations.
More than 600 residents from various parts of Guwahati have taken part in its activities, which include environmental awareness events and creative community initiatives.
Among its most notable projects are Gosor Golpo (Tree Tales), a participatory effort to document native trees; and interactive public events such as Planting Native Trees, Eco-Art Sunday, and Burhi Ai’r Xadhu, a storytelling walk celebrating local heritage.
The group has also held book readings, waste audits, and art and treasure hunt sessions for children to encourage civic engagement from an early age.
Reclaim Guwahati has built partnerships with several local institutions, including Ascent Academy, Shiksha Niketan, Handique Girls’ College, and Cotton University, as well as organisations like Blue Ladder Trust.
The initiative has also worked closely with civic bodies such as the Assam Tourism Development Corporation, Guwahati Municipal Corporation, and Pollution Control Board Assam to support sustainable urban management.
As it steps into its second year, Reclaim Guwahati plans to deepen its citizen science initiatives, expand the Gosor Golpo documentation project across the city, and develop Dighalipukhuri as a model for community-led urban restoration.
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