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The civic body’s ₹4,000-crore plan aims to fix accountability, modernise waste segregation, and tackle rising construction debris.

‘The biggest challenge for waste management is behavioural patterns among its public’: BMC’s Kiran Dighavkar on Mumbai figuring among the dirtiest cities in India

November 10, 2025 10:40 am

In Mumbai, nearly 50 per cent of the population resides in informal settlements where garbage is generated round the clock, says Kiran Dighavkar, Deputy Municipal Commissioner of the solid waste management department at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

The Bombay High Court asked the BMC to file an affidavit confirming removal of demolition debris in Kurla after a petitioner alleged the waste blocked public access.

Plea against demolition waste dumped on Kurla road: HC seeks BMC response

October 27, 2025 10:15 pm

The Bombay High Court directed the BMC to file an affidavit substantiating its claim of clearing demolition debris in Kurla (West) after a petitioner alleged that civic officers had blocked road access by dumping waste.

The police investigation revealed 58 unauthorized structures linked to their manipulation.

Police say maps forged to show 58 constructions in Madh Island; court rejects bail pleas of 2 retired officials

October 26, 2025 8:07 pm

A Mumbai sessions court has denied bail to retired City Survey Office officials Kailas Dhomse and Shantaram Shinde, accused of manipulating maps to bypass Coastal Zone Regulations for 58 illegal constructions in Madh Island.

Once approved, the project under Ashray Yojana will provide housing to LIG conservancy staff through a lottery system.

A year after groundbreaking ceremony, BMC’s move to build residential quarters for sanitation workers in limbo

October 20, 2025 5:08 pm

The project entails developing residential space for conservancy workers of Mumbai's SWM Department under the Ashray Yojana scheme.

Cracks on GMLR flyover sparks concern, BMC assures stability

July 24, 2025 6:56 pm

The BMC stated that a structural audit has been conducted, confirming the flyover's stability

On April 7, the civic authorities invited suggestions and objections from citizens after issuing a public notice stating that 9,000 mangrove trees will be cut for the coastal road project.

To compensate loss of green cover, BMC to acquire 15-acre plot in Borivali for creating mangrove nurseries

July 20, 2025 8:56 pm

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation estimates that the proposed Rs 25,000-crore, 25-km coastal road project will affect 60,000 mangrove trees.

Aaditya Thackeray writes: The BEST way to ensure affordable, safe transport in Mumbai

June 24, 2025 3:19 pm

The current government is killing the BEST bus system. We must ensure this doesn’t happen

BMC proposal to set up carousel at Cooperage ground fails to attract bidders

April 27, 2025 8:49 pm

According to the EoI document, the proposed carousel will be constructed on 5,000 square feet of land and will have 32 seats.

BMC app to ensure proper disposal of construction, demolition debris

April 07, 2025 3:43 pm

Earlier this week, the central government notified the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025 — superseding 2016 rules