BMC Cancels Rs 385-Crore Footpath Railing Tender Following BJP Allegations Of Irregularities
In a swift reversal, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) scrapped a Rs 385-crore tender for installing railings on footpaths across Mumbai just hours after it was floated last Friday. The decision came after BJP city chief Ameet Satam alleged financial irregularities, highlighting that the civic body had already spent nearly Rs 300 crore on street […]
Coastal Road Green Spaces To Be Delivered Within Three Years, Says BMC Chief Gagrani
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani on Sunday assured residents that the gardens along the Coastal Road will be ready within three seasons. The commitment came during a citizen dialogue at Priyadarshini Park, organised by the Susieben Shah Initiative and the South Mumbai Residents’ Association. The assurance followed concerns raised by senior citizen B A […]
BMC Launches Swift Measures In Malad After Complaints Over Noisy Manhole Lids
November 27, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated corrective action in Malad after repeated complaints from residents and a recent media report highlighted the ongoing issue of noisy, unstable manhole lids. Acting promptly, Assistant Engineer Vikrant Maniar instructed junior officers to carry out an immediate survey to pinpoint all manhole covers in the […]
BMC To Relocate Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Vendors To MRA Marg Over Encroachment Issues
August 7, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to relocate vendors from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Fish Market to newly constructed sheds on MRA Marg. The decision follows recent protests by local activists regarding persistent encroachments by hawkers along public roads in the area. The move mirrors a precedent set five years ago, when […]
BMC Plans New Policy to Promote Iconic Building Projects in Mumbai
June 26, 2025: Aiming to promote world-class architectural standards, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a new policy to facilitate the development of “iconic buildings” in Mumbai. On Tuesday, the civic authority issued a notification inviting public suggestions and objections to amend the Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR) 2034 by introducing Regulation 33(27). […]
BMC Plans Major Drainage Upgrade As Intense Rains Expose Infrastructure Gaps
June 13, 2025: In response to recent intense downpours that overwhelmed Mumbai’s stormwater drainage network, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated plans to significantly enhance the city’s drainage capacity, particularly in low-lying, flood-prone areas. The civic body is now considering upgrading the system to handle rainfall of up to 120mm per hour—more than double […]
Heavy Rains Expose Gaps In Mumbai’s Drainage Infrastructure
Ashmitha Enous Mumbai was once again knee-deep in water and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) is facing tough questions, as the season’s first heavy showers battered the city. Low-lying areas witnessed the usual scenes of stranded commuters and flooded streets, despite the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor pre-monsoon drain cleaning. “AI se kya […]