Mechanical Sweepers Deployed To Make Navi Mumbai India's Cleanest City

A video showcasing a mechanical sweeping machine in Navi Mumbai is doing rounds online. This machine is part of a project led by the city's municipal corporation to make Navi Mumbai the cleanest city in India.

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has acquired six new mechanical sweeping machines under the guidance of Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde. These machines are tasked with keeping the city's four major roads clean.

Deputy Municipal Commissioner Dr Ajay Gadade told Newsband that Navi Mumbai had acquired six new mechanical sweeping machines. 

These machines can run on diesel, CNG, and electricity and will be used on four major roads in the area. These include Palm Beach Road, Thane-Belapur Road, APMC Market Road, and Amra Marg. Dr Gadade mentioned that the new machines are more powerful and environmentally friendly.

Following the suit, New Delhi Municipal Corporation has invited new bids for a ₹19.3 crore project to amp up mechanical sweeping and cleaning of 119 main roads in New Delhi, covering 415 km. 

Some online users have pointed out that mechanical sweepers are already used in cities like Bhubaneshwar, Delhi, and Patna in limited capacities.

Social Reaction:

Online users are reacting positively to the news.

One user wrote on X, “Great to see this now. It’s common in EU countries. Finally India is doing this..”

Another user commented, “Great move, Navi Mumbai!  Every Indian city needs these to keep our streets spotless. Let's sweep our tax worries away too!”

A third user replied, "Navi Mumbai, esp the Kharghar node, is one of the best managed cities. Patna has also been using road sweeping machines and road sprinklers for many years..."

A fourth user posted, "It’s fine as long as the roads are good. Wonder if they will work on roads with potholes and overflowing garbage cans. Hope for the best, anyway,"