Littering on streets, beaches, and tourist spots have become a hot topic of discussion in India, with many people sharing videos and photos of individuals lacking the sense of responsibility towards their
own nation. Adding to this slew of clips, a video is currently going viral online that shows heaps of garbage scattered along a highway near the entrance to Sri Hari Kota island, the home of Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) launch centre.
The clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows a long stretch of roadside litter forming what appears to be an unorganised dumping ground.
Garbage On Way To ISRO Centre
According to the user who posted the video, the location is the highway leading to Sri Hari Kota Island, often used by visitors heading to witness rocket launches.
Sharing the clip, the user wrote, “This is not USA, this is not Switzerland , this is the Highway just beside entrance to Sri Hari Kota island, the ISRO center hosting launch pads. Amazing sceneries filled with unorganised dump yard all across – welcoming people coming to see the launches. Mera Bharat Mahan.”
This is not USA, this is not Switzerland , this is the Highway just beside entrance to Sri Hari Kota island, the ISRO center hosting launch pads. Amazing sceneries filled with unorganised dump yard all across – welcoming people coming to see the launches 🚀🚀🚀
Mera Bharat Mahan pic.twitter.com/6sR5zwyYWJ
— Radha Krishna Kavuluru (@iamkrishradha) January 19, 2026
How Did The Internet React?
The video quickly gained traction, prompting strong reactions from social media users. A majority of users called for solid waste management policy, others called cleanliness a big scam in India.
One user, identifying as a former ISRO scientist, responded sharply, “As an ex-ISRO scientist who’s built satellites for Bharat, you’ve served the nation admirably. But what have you done to tackle this mess near Sriharikota? Organize a cleanup, rally locals, or push authorities—instead of just tweeting complaints. Action fixes problems; cribbing doesn’t.”
“Garbage trucks usually dump in an open area where no one lives …because there are no facilities which can process this waste. We need a solid waste management policy and some private companies investing in that,” commented a user.
Another said, “We can launch rockets, but everyday life on the ground is still messed up especially in India.”
“We’ve just stopped caring about all this as a country, a long time ago but if somebody points is out then we become hyper aggressive,” read a comment.
“Every visit to ISRO is a mix of proud chills and reality checks. Rockets take off, but those dump piles greet you first. This is Bharat-big ideas, messy edges. Waiting for the cleanup to launch too!” reacted a user.
An individual wrote, “India is slowly becoming a massive dump! Time to wake up and start asking tough questions.”
The internet users also expressed frustration over the contrast between India’s technological achievements and the state of public spaces.
