Behavioural Change Is The Biggest Challenge In Waste Management: BMC’s Kiran Dighavkar On Mumbai’s Cleanliness Crisis
November 10, 2025: Mumbai’s Deputy Municipal Commissioner for Solid Waste Management, Kiran Dighavkar, said that the city’s waste management challenge stems largely from the behavioural habits of its residents. “The biggest challenge for Mumbai is behavioural patterns among its public,” he said, adding that nearly 50 per cent of the city’s population lives in informal […]
BMC Clears Vakola Garbage Pile-Up After Report Exposes Civic Negligence
October 14, 2025: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) swung into action on Monday to clear mounds of uncollected garbage at Khandawala Compound Road in Vakola, just hours after a mid-day report exposed the civic body’s inaction. A JCB loader was deployed, and the site was cleaned up within a single morning — bringing temporary relief […]
BMC Reports 52.33% Budget Expenditure For Last Fiscal Year
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has one month to present its budget for the fiscal year 2025–2026. According to the BMC’s records, as of December 31, 2024, the civic authorities had spent around Rs 18,991 crore, or 52.23%, of the authorised capital expenditure. Up till December 31, 2023, 36.39% of the capital expenditures allotted to […]
BMC Launches Cleanliness Drive to Address Barricade Neglect and Road Debris
Due to improper upkeep, the barricades have grown unsightly despite continuous infrastructure expansion around the city. These barricades have been neglected by the public, as seen by spitting and a significant buildup of dust and dirt surrounding them. This has made the roadways appear generally run-down and has made life difficult for commuters and pedestrians. […]