BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide conducts surprise sanitation inspection in Wadala, Chembur

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide conducts surprise inspection. (Pic/Special arrangement)

In view of strengthening sanitation across the city, BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide, on Wednesday, April 29, carried out a surprise early-morning inspection in Wadala and Chembur.

As per the official statement, Bhide, during the surprise investigation, covered key sanitation operations in the Mumbai City and Eastern Suburbs zones, with a focus on the Solid Waste Management Department's outposts near Wadala (West) railway station and in Chembur.

During the visit, the BMC Commissioner also reviewed attendance records of sanitation workers, checked registers, and assessed the availability and condition of machinery and equipment used in daily cleaning operations.

BMC Commissioner evaluates methods of waste segregation

Interacting directly with sanitation workers, the Bhide also evaluated the efficiency of waste collection processes and methods of waste segregation. She also engaged with residents to understand on-ground challenges and gather feedback on cleanliness measures.

Emphasising community involvement, Bhide directed officials to actively include citizens, colleges, and social organisations in sanitation initiatives. She instructed authorities to study innovative ideas from these groups and integrate them into ongoing cleanliness campaigns.

Highlighting the importance of waste segregation, Bhide also ordered the launch of awareness drives, particularly in slum areas, to educate residents about proper disposal practices. The Commissioner also inspected a dry waste collection centre in Wadala and reviewed cleaning operations along Barkat Ali Dargah Marg and Arun Kumar Vaidya Marg in Wadala East.

Special drive to clear encroachments

Taking note of unhygienic conditions and the issue of abandoned vehicles along these roads, BMC Commissioner also instructed officials to undertake a special drive to clear encroachments and ensure thorough cleaning within the next few days.

Furthermore, senior civic officials, including Deputy Commissioners Prashant Gaikwad, Prashant Sapkale, Kiran Dighavkar, Sandhya Nandedkar, and other administrative officers, were present during the inspection.

The surprise visit underscores the BMC's renewed focus on improving sanitation standards and fostering collective responsibility among citizens to maintain cleanliness across Mumbai.