BMC to monitor illegal waste dumping through CCTV surveillance
The corporation’s Solid Waste Management Department launched the comprehensive campaign to improve visible cleanliness across Mumbai and its suburbs
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated a citywide cleanliness drive in response to a Bombay High Court directive, installing CCTV cameras at garbage dumping hotspots and imposing severe penalties on those found littering or illegally disposing waste. The Solid Waste Management Department launched the campaign to enhance visible cleanliness across Mumbai and its suburbs, curb open dumping, and permanently eradicate Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) where garbage is frequently dumped.
On August 1, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide instructed Assistant Commissioners of all ward offices to conduct regular inspections and uphold high sanitation standards in their respective areas. The drive aims to monitor all identified GVPs through CCTV cameras, with penalties imposed for illegal dumping. These points have been mapped ward-wise on Google Maps, analyzed for the type of waste, and shortcomings in waste management.
Additionally, the municipal body launched a project to make Mumbai's footpaths free from obstructions, instructing Assistant Commissioners to remove encroachments from footpaths along major roads. They are also prioritizing traffic bottlenecks on key roads and addressing reported potholes. The BMC plans to take immediate action against unauthorized constructions in Mumbai.
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