IN PHOTOS: BMC launches 'Mumbai Clean League' with actor Akshay Kumar

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday announced the launch of a city-wide cleanliness competition titled ‘Mumbai Clean League’ after Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar proposed for the initiative. Pics/Sameer Abedi

Updated On: 2026-03-17 02:49 PM IST

Compiled by : Asif Ali Sayed

The campaign is aimed at encouraging active participation from citizens as well as various establishments to improve cleanliness standards across Mumbai. Pics/Sameer Abedi

The idea for the competition was proposed by actor Akshay Kumar, who said it was inspired by the format of the Indian Premier League (IPL)

The actor shared the concept with civic officials a few months ago, and expressed satisfaction that the plan has now been implemented with proper arrangements

The announcement was made at a press conference held at the BMC headquarters by Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani

The event was attended by Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi, Standing Committee Chairman Prabhakar Shinde, and BJP leader Ameet Satam

The competition has begun immediately and will run until December. It is open to a wide range of participants, including housing societies, schools, slum areas, hotels, gardens, public toilets and other establishments in Mumbai

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