Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified enforcement of solid waste management rules across Mumbai, announcing strict penalties for violations as part of a broader drive to improve cleanliness and sanitation in public and private spaces, officials said on Monday.
The civic body said the move aims to ensure cleaner surroundings and better waste handling practices across residential, commercial and public areas of the city.
Municipal officials said an extensive awareness drive is being undertaken to familiarise citizens, establishments, waste service providers and bulk waste generators with regulations governing the storage, segregation, transportation and disposal of waste. The civic administration has warne...