The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has renewed its commitment to cleaner coastlines by appointing a new contractor for the daily maintenance of the Worli Koliwada seafront. The civic body has sanctioned an allocation of nearly ₹1.5 crore for one year to ensure round-the-clock cleaning of the 3.5-kilometre stretch that remains both a fishing hub and a tourist attraction.
According to civic officials, the contract was reissued following the expiry of the previous agreement. The new agency has been tasked with maintaining hygiene across the coastal area that witnesses heavy waste inflow due to fishing activities, floating debris, and weekend tourist footfall. The one-year contract, valued at ₹1.44 crore including taxes, will translate to a daily cleaning cost of approximately ₹38,000 — mirroring last year’s expenditure levels. Unlike most of Mumbai’s beaches, the Worli Koliwada coastline is a unique intersection of traditional fishing livelihoods and growing tourism. For generations, local fisherfolk have depended on this coastal ecosystem, which now faces pressure from both human activity and waste accumulation. Civic officials emphasised that maintaining cleanliness along such mixed-use stretches requires consistent monitoring and sustainable waste management strategies rather than periodic clean-up drives.
The new contract, awarded to an urban maintenance firm through a transparent tender process, is designed to integrate regular shoreline sweeping, debris collection, and waste segregation into a cohesive daily system. Officials noted that fishing residues, plastic waste, and marine debris carried by tidal waves are the main contributors to the site’s high waste load. The initiative at Worli Koliwada aligns with the BMC’s broader coastal management framework that focuses on sustainable upkeep of beaches and fishing zones across Mumbai. Civic authorities have been steadily extending their waste collection and segregation network along major waterfronts, integrating efforts with NGOs and environmental groups promoting zero-waste practices.
Experts point out that consistent maintenance is critical to preventing waste build-up that not only affects marine biodiversity but also degrades public health standards in neighbouring communities. Cleaning contracts such as this, they said, reflect an emerging shift in Mumbai’s approach to balancing economic activity with ecological preservation. Worli Koliwada’s inclusion in BMC’s year-long cleaning programme signals a step towards institutionalising sustainable waterfront management. Regular cleaning of Mumbai’s seafronts, supported by dedicated funding and accountability, could pave the way for broader eco-sensitive reforms in urban coastal governance.
While civic officials underline the operational aspect of the initiative, environmental experts see it as an opportunity to introduce waste segregation at source, composting of organic residue, and community engagement in coastal stewardship. The success of this project may well determine how Mumbai evolves as a city that values both its natural heritage and its sustainability goals.
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BMC Sanctions Rs 1.5 Crore For New Contractor To Maintain Cleanliness At Worli Koliwada Seafront
