The drive was launched at Amrit Nagar drain in Ward No. 32 by Thane Mayor Sharmila Pimpalolkar in the presence of Opposition Leader Ashraf Shanu Pathan and local representatives

The civic officials have been instructed to ensure that silt removed from drains is not left on roadsides and is cleared immediately. Civic teams have also been asked to closely monitor the work in each ward, the statement said

Alongside the drain cleaning, a cleanliness campaign was carried out in the area. Roads were washed, and awareness programmes were organised to promote segregation of wet and dry waste

Thane Mayor urged residents not to dump waste into open drains, stressing the importance of public cooperation

The officials expressed confidence that the early start would help complete the work smoothly before the monsoon arrives