The civic body stated that maintaining cleanliness at public spaces and high-footfall locations remains a priority as Navi Mumbai continues to be recognised among the country’s cleanest cities under the Swachh Survekshan rankings. Railway stations, which witness thousands of commuters daily, have been identified as key locations requiring sustained cleanliness efforts.According to NMMC, cleanliness and maintenance at railway stations are presently overseen by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO). However, the municipal administration noted that the desired standards of cleanliness are not consistently being maintained at several stations, which has a visible impact on the city’s overall sanitation image and cleanliness ratings.

As part of the latest campaign, intensive cleaning operations were carried out at Turbhe, Ghansoli, Vashi, Nerul, Digha and Rabale railway stations, along with areas on both sides of the station premises. Sanitation teams focused on the removal of accumulated waste, litter and debris from public spaces frequently used by commuters.The operation was conducted under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, with implementation overseen by Additional Commissioner Sunil Pawar and coordinated through Deputy Commissioner (Solid Waste Management) Dr Ajay Gadde. Sanitation officers, inspectors and more than 125 sanitation workers participated in the exercise.

NMMC officials said that approximately 1.5 tonnes of waste were collected during the campaign and subsequently transported to the municipal solid waste management facility at Turbhe for processing and disposal.Recognising the importance of railway stations as critical public infrastructure and commuter hubs, the municipal corporation has formally written to CIDCO seeking the transfer of cleanliness and maintenance responsibilities for all 11 railway stations located within the NMMC jurisdiction. The civic body believes direct management of station sanitation would help ensure uniform cleanliness standards across the city.

Until a decision is taken on the proposal, NMMC has indicated that it will continue to organise regular cleanliness drives at railway stations to maintain sanitation standards and protect Navi Mumbai’s reputation as one of India’s cleanest urban centres.The railway station campaign forms part of a wider citywide sanitation programme covering public spaces, roads, lakes, creek fronts and other high-visibility locations, reflecting the corporation’s ongoing focus on urban cleanliness and environmental management.