These initiatives should be around the year, instead of being rolled out with one eye on the ballot box
Under the initiative, over 1300 civic workers were deployed for 28 weeks to clean lanes, footpaths, slums, and garbage-choked roads. File PIC/ATUL KAMBLE
With local body elections in Maharashtra due early next year, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s ‘Deep Clean Mumbai’ drive has found enthusiastic takers in Malad’s P North ward, where beautification and repair projects worth over Rs 2 crore have been approved. Over the weekend, the P North ward floated at least 15 tenders for cosmetic repair and beautification works under the Deep Clean initiative, said our report.
While one welcomes any kind of repair and aesthetic uplift for this city, it is disappointing that these proposals only come in with an election around the corner.
These initiatives should be around the year, instead of being rolled out with one eye on the ballot box.
The planned projects include repainting zebra crossings, medians and traffic islands, installing thermoplastic paint markings, upgrading footpaths, placing directional signboards, and installing tree guards at public spots.
The work will be carried out on key routes in the western suburbs, including Marve Road, Link Road (stretching over 12 km in Malad), and the SV Road corridor, which connects the western suburbs to South Mumbai.
Let us see real quality work which does not come apart in days, months or even a year after being undertaken. It should stand the test of time and be really worth the money spent on it. Then, these works should be needed and must be prioritised.
For instance, if there is something needed to enhance safety, that must be taken up swiftly and above others that are for beautification, only.
These drives look and sound sterling. The point is that quality is vital, a timeline is essential and a visionary, holistic approach is essential for these to have real meaning and for citizens to actually witness and experience the transformation.
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
