India, Nov. 24 -- Determined to reverse what they describe as a rapid decline in civic standards, residents of the JVPD Scheme and Gulmohar area in Juhu have launched a structured, citizen-led campaign to hold civic authorities accountable for sanitation lapses, encroachments and road safety hazards. Since November 15, they claim, at least 15 streets have been cleared of encroachments.

Residents working through the JVPD ALM association said they will continue sustained monitoring, documentation and follow-ups with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) until visible, lasting improvements are seen across the neighbourhood.

K West ward assistant commissioner Chakrapani Alle acknowledged progress on encroachment removal, noting that ...