The closed office of the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) at Ujiyar Ghat, located in Sohanw block of Ballia district, has become a symbol of neglect and decay. Due to a lack of maintenance, the premises are littered with garbage, causing significant inconvenience to local residents and commuters. The office has been shut for a long time, and miscreants are taking advantage of its closure to spread waste and filth within the compound.

Ujiyar Ghat serves as a crucial waterway connecting Buxar and Ballia, with a large number of people commuting daily via steamers. The deteriorating condition of the ghat premises has become a major problem for passengers, who struggle to find a clean place to sit. Locals lament that the office, originally built to facilitate passenger convenience and improve water transport, is now a victim of neglect.

According to villagers, there is no regular monitoring of the premises since the office closed, allowing miscreants to litter freely. Despite repeated demands for cleaning and maintenance, no concrete action has been taken. While the government is promoting water transport, the lack of basic facilities at a vital location like Ujiyar Ghat raises questions about the system's effectiveness.

Local residents have urged the concerned department to ensure the cleanliness of the IWAI office premises and to provide better facilities for passengers at the ghat. Villagers warn that if timely attention is not given, this important location will fall into complete disrepair.