Panvel: In preparation for the Diwali festival, the Panvel Municipal Corporation conducted an extensive deep cleaning drive across the city, focusing on cremation grounds, garbage-prone sites, and neglected areas. The initiative was, part of the “Clean Diwali, Happy Diwali” campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Sanitation Teams in Action
On October 15, sanitation teams undertook thorough cleaning operations in all 24 cremation grounds across the municipal area. In addition, 38 neglected sites with accumulated garbage were also cleaned, covering a total of 33,700 running meters of city roads.
The drive saw the active participation of 536 sanitation workers, who worked from early morning using specialized equipment, including JCBs, tractors, and dumpers, ensuring the campaign’s succe