Colaba ‘Aspirational’ Toilet Faces Demolition Demand Over Pedestrian Safety
BJP corporator Makarand Narwekar has urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to demolish the ‘Aspirational’ toilet opposite Lion Gate in Colaba, alleging that the structure obstructs pedestrian movement and conflicts with the civic body’s ‘Pedestrian First’ policy. In a letter addressed to BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, Additional Municipal Commissioner Vipin Sharma and Deputy Municipal Commissioner […]
BMC Introduces WhatsApp AI Chatbot To Simplify Civic Complaints In South Mumbai
Residents of Colaba, Cuffe Parade and Fort can now submit and monitor civic complaints through WhatsApp following the launch of an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The initiative aims to make complaint registration more convenient, improve transparency and strengthen accountability in resolving local civic issues. Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide launched the […]
BMC Sanctions Rs 3.64 Crore For Two Unmanned Boats To Clean Mumbai Waters
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has sanctioned Rs 3.64 crore for two unmanned electric boats to remove floating garbage from the waters surrounding Sassoon Dock and Jamshedji Port in south Mumbai. The remotely operated vessels will mechanically collect plastic, debris and other floating waste, forming part of the civic body’s efforts to introduce technology-driven solutions […]
Mumbai’s First Horse Carousel To Be Set Up At Cooperage Ground
The first horse carousel in Mumbai will be built at Cooperage Ground in South Mumbai, and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is accepting bids for it. A carousel with seating for up to 45 people will be part of the project, which will be carried out under a public-private partnership (PPP) format. The chosen bidder […]