Guwahati, May 10 -- Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) mayor Mrigen Sarania on Friday unveiled a series of reforms aimed at easing the burden on commuters and small traders in the city.

Speaking at a press briefing at the GMC office in Uzan Bazar, the Mayor announced that starting June 1, no parking fees will be charged for two-wheelers and three-wheelers parked in designated parking areas. However, four-wheelers will continue to be charged standard parking fees.

In a significant move to simplify business operations, the GMC has also drastically reduced the number of trade licence categories from 7,000 to just 120.

This revamped licensing system, effective immediately, is designed to streamline the process and make it more convenient...