Mumbai: BMC Clears 134 Encroached Footpaths In Month, Reclaims Nearly 197 Km Of Pedestrian Space
Mumbai, August 29, 2026: The BMC has cleared 134 encroached footpaths across Mumbai in just a month, reclaiming nearly 197 km of pedestrian space from illegal obstructions. In a major crackdown, civic officials also removed 94 unauthorised stalls from footpaths around Bhandup Railway Station (West) in the past two days, restoring space meant for pedestrians and easing movement in one of the…
Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), has cleared 134 encroached footpaths and reclaimed nearly 197 km of pedestrian space within a single month. The crackdown specifically targeted 14 footpaths around Bhandup Railway Station, easing congestion and restoring space for commuters. The operation involved 5 JCBs, 10 dumpers, over 50 officials and workers, and more than 70 police personnel.
The BMC's "Pedestrian First" initiative is part of a larger campaign to clear encroachments from 200 footpaths citywide, with 134 already addressed. The drive spans all 26 administrative wards, with enforcement carried out at 1,459 locations so far. The BMC aims to relocate licensed stalls obstructing footpaths and has already begun relocating some Aarey Dairy stalls to designated sites.
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