11 June,2026 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bhide also instructed that all pothole-related complaints must be addressed within 24 hours. PIC/ BMC
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday directed a series of measures focused on water conservation, infrastructure maintenance, disaster preparedness, and digital transformation in Mumbai.
At a review meeting held at the civic headquarters today, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide issued key instructions to various departments, emphasising urgent action on multiple civic issues.
With water levels in Mumbai's supplying dams declining and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a delayed monsoon, the civic chief stressed the need to revive traditional water sources.
She directed immediate inspection of all wells across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), removal of silt and debris, and implementation of rainwater recharge systems. Housing societies were encouraged to utilise well water in coordination with local ward offices and elected representatives.
Bhide also instructed that all pothole-related complaints must be addressed within 24 hours.
She further directed that drain cleaning work continue during the monsoon, and that debris, construction material, and barricades be cleared immediately after road concretisation work.
Reviewing monsoon preparedness, the Commissioner said desilting of major drains has reached 112 per cent completion, minor drains 115 per cent, and the Mithi River about 84 per cent.
She called for urgent completion of pending works in certain zones and directed officials to regularly inspect flood-prone areas. Any new waterlogging spots caused by construction activity must be immediately rectified.
She also ordered engineering improvements at accident-prone "black spots" and directed strict action against illegal roadside parking and abandoned vehicles. Coordination with traffic police and transport authorities was emphasised.
The BMC chief highlighted the need to instil civic sense among students through structured awareness programmes covering cleanliness, traffic rules, environmental protection, and responsible citizenship.
She also directed the education department to prepare a civic sense handbook and ensure regular school inspections, maintenance, and monitoring of unauthorised parking near school premises.
The meeting also focused on digital transformation, with instructions to integrate all civic services with the "UPYOG" platform for seamless online access.
Bhide called for the adoption of GIS and 3D mapping systems across departments and emphasised the use of Artificial Intelligence in areas such as waste management, traffic control, water supply, grievance redressal, and healthcare.
She also directed that officers, engineers, and doctors be trained in AI and digital tools through structured online courses and expert sessions to improve efficiency and service delivery.
