BMC Removes 49 Garbage Points, Installs CCTV At 73 Locations

Mumbai's civic body, the BMC, has intensified its drive to eliminate Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) across the city. As of August 3, 2026, 49 of the 231 identified GVPs have been permanently removed.

The BMC has also installed CCTV cameras at 73 vulnerable locations to deter littering, strengthen surveillance, and facilitate penal action against those found dumping garbage illegally.

According to civic data, the highest number of GVPs are found in the M-East (Deonar–Mankhurd) and G-North (Dadar–Mahim) wards, with 23 each. The P-North (Malad) ward has 22 GVPs, followed by M-West (Chembur) with 21 and G-South (Worli) with 19.

The BMC has ramped up surveillance in these areas, with the highest number of CCTV cameras installed in G-South (13), followed by F-South (Parel) with 11, and F-North (Sewri) and N (Ghatkopar) with 8 each.

The citywide cleanliness drive was launched after the Bombay High Court recently rapped the BMC over uncleared garbage on Mumbai's roads and pavements. The drive targets chronic dumping hotspots, including markets, arterial roads, footpaths, public spaces, beaches, and drains.

The BMC has geo-tagged all major garbage hotspots on Google Maps and has directed officials to identify waste generators, plug gaps in collection and transportation, engage residents and market associations, and intensify public awareness campaigns.

The civic body is also strengthening interception systems to prevent plastic and solid waste from entering creeks and the Arabian Sea.

This initiative is a significant step towards maintaining the city's cleanliness and preventing environmental pollution.

The removal of GVPs and installation of CCTV cameras is expected to have a positive impact on the city's overall cleanliness and hygiene.

The BMC's efforts to eliminate GVPs and prevent littering are crucial in maintaining Mumbai's reputation as a clean and livable city.

In the long run, this initiative will contribute to a healthier environment and improved quality of life for Mumbai's residents.