BMC’s Special Cleanliness Drive for Schools and Playgrounds
In a significant stride towards fostering a Cleaner Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Solid Waste Management Department successfully concluded its Special Cleanliness Drive across playgrounds and schools in all administrative wards. Conducted from 7th April 2025, the initiative focused on elevating sanitation standards at key playgrounds such as Azad Maidan, Shivaji Park, and Oval Maidan, as well as at municipal, government, and private schools, all in line with the vision of a Cleaner Mumbai.
The intensive campaign ran for 9 days in schools, emphasizing thorough cleaning of educational premises, parking areas, waste collection zones, and surrounding footpaths. The operation saw an impressive deployment of 9,289 personnel, supported by heavy-duty equipment including 59 JCBs, 89 dumpers, and 124 litter pickers. To ensure comprehensive coverage, 72 water tankers (each with a 5,000-liter capacity) and 267 small collection vehicles (SCVs) were also deployed.
The results underscored the scale and effectiveness of the effort. A total of 137.05 tons of garbage, 66.9 tons of odd articles, and 71.48 tons of debris were collected from around 257 schools, marking a significant improvement in hygiene and environmental quality. The drive was carried out in strict adherence to a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), which included activities such as removal of overgrown vegetation, inspection and cleaning of litter bins, removal of unauthorized parking waste, and meticulous before-and-after documentation to evaluate impact.
The active involvement of students, NGOs, housing societies, and citizen groups made this initiative a model for future civic efforts. The successful completion of the Special Cleanliness Drive reaffirms Mumbai’s dedication to enhancing public cleanliness through coordinated action and strategic planning.
