{
  "id": 6439895,
  "title": "Thane Municipal Corporation Unveils Action Plan To Curb Pollution, Improve Sanitation And Boost Revenue",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/thane-municipal-corporation-unveils-action-plan-to-curb-pollution",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-09T15:50:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-municipal-corporation-unveils-action-plan-to-curb-pollution-improve-sanitation-and-boost-revenue"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has unveiled a detailed plan to tackle pollution, enhance sanitation, and boost revenue, as mandated by the Bombay High Court. On Tuesday, Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao briefed senior officials at the Civic Research Centre on the implementation of the strategy. Rao emphasized the importance of inter-departmental cooperation and transparency, ordering departments to meet deadlines for their tasks.\n\nEfforts to curb dust pollution from construction sites will involve regular water spraying, installation of green nets, and the operation of tyre-washing facilities. The Environment Department is also tasked with continuous monitoring of environmental compliance. The Solid Waste Management Department must ensure proper segregation and timely disposal of construction and demolition waste, with increased garbage collection rounds as needed.\n\nThe TMC will solicit more involvement from NGOs, housing societies, educational institutions, and volunteers in cleanliness initiatives. The Tree Authority, Gardens Department, and Environment Department will collaborate on tree conservation, safeguarding open spaces, and increasing green cover. Specific plans will be formulated for the Ganeshotsav and Diwali festivals, addressing sanitation, traffic management, waste collection, and noise and air pollution control.\n\nRao issued immediate action against debris and unused machinery on Ghodbunder Road during metro works, with notices sent to the Metro authority and penalties for private developers who dump debris on roads. Assistant commissioners have been directed to inspect dangerous buildings in their wards and take necessary actions.\n\nIn an effort to increase revenue, TMC has set property tax collection targets and may hire additional staff. The civic body will also explore revenue opportunities from GST, stamp duty, SRA projects, MIDC, and other sources. For more information on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and nearby areas, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Thane, September 9, 2026: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has prepared a comprehensive action plan to strengthen environmental conservation, control pollution, improve sanitation and increase civic revenue, following directions from the Bombay High Court. Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao reviewed the implementation of the plan with senior civic officials at the Civic Research Centre on…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}